Causes of Delayed Presentation of MI Patients to a Tertiary Care Hospital

Causes of Delayed Presentation of Patients With Myocardial Infarction to a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study is being done to learn more about people who have had a heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI). A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, causing damage. The purpose of this study is to better understand the causes of delayed presentation and effects of the factors that caused delayed presentation.

We will collect information about patients' medical history, treatments, and recovery after their heart attack. This information may include blood tests, heart imaging, medications, and lifestyle factors. By studying these patients, we hope to find patterns that can help doctors predict complications, improve treatment, and reduce the chance of another heart attack.

The results of this study may help health care providers give better care and guidance to patients and families living with heart disease.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults aged 18 years and older with a confirmed diagnosis of myocardial infarction (STEMI or NSTEMI).
• Ability to provide informed consent (or consent from a legally authorized representative if patient is incapacitated).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe comorbid illness (e.g., advanced cancer, end-stage renal or liver disease) that may limit survival or affect study outcomes.
• Inability to comply with follow-up requirements (e.g., cognitive impairment, lack of contact information, or unwillingness to participate)