Mysuru: Amid reports of a sudden spike in cardiac-related illnesses among younger patients, the Cardiological Society of India (CSI), Mysuru Chapter, launched the Mysuru Premature Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Registry (MPACS).
The two-year project aims to determine the risk profiles of young patients below 45 years with heart attacks. It aims to understand the impact of existing therapies as forms of intervention on hospital outcomes, as well as one-year clinical outcomes, and to use appropriate measures to prevent them.
“When we treat a single patient, we know the risk factor profile of a single individual. If we study the same disease process in thousands of patients, we may be able to recognise a pattern where in-depth studies can be concentrated. Problems can be tackled only if we know their extent,” said project lead Dr Veena Nanjappa.
The MPACS registry, commencing in Sept 2025, will involve all eight cardiac catheterization laboratory-enabled hospitals in Mysuru, a city serving as a healthcare hub for four to five surrounding districts.
The study will enrol patients under 45 years of age diagnosed with ACS, with data collection spanning one year (Sept 2025 to Sept 2026) and an additional year of follow-up to evaluate clinical outcomes, explained Dr Veena, who is also the general secretary of the CSI Mysuru Chapter.
The implementation committee will include CSI president Dr Sasirekha D and Dr Nikhil B. Senior investigators will include Dr Sadanand, Dr Arun Srinivas, Dr CB Keshavamurthy, Dr V Keshavamurthy, Dr Sunil Kumar, Dr Rajagopal J, Dr Dinesh B, Dr Harsha Basappa, Dr Santhosh K, Dr Rajith KS, Dr Jayakumar, and Dr Srinidhi Hegde. Dr Anand Lingan, Dr Sachin Rao, Dr Ravikumar TN, and Dr Manjunath Anvekar, who are CSI executive members, will also be part of the project team.
