Table 2 Definition of outcomes and follow-up periods
Outcomes | Definitions |
|---|---|
Major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) | Defined as a combination of several outcomes including death, MI and revascularization |
Death | Defined as all-cause mortality, that is, mortality due to any medical reason including cardiac and non-cardiac |
Myocardial infarction (MI) | Defined as re-infarction that occurred post percutaneous coronary intervention based on two or more of the following: 1. Typical chest pain, 2. ECG showing ST-T or Q wave changes, 3. Increase in serum enzyme (creatinine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase or troponin), 4. New wall motion abnormalities on ultrasound |
Coronary revascularization (CR) | Defined as repeated revascularization in the coronary arteries resulting in re-stenosis |
In-hospital follow-up | Defined as the follow-up period during their hospital stay (≤ 1 month) |
Long-term follow-up | Defined as the follow-up period of one or more years |