[SCD-FORUM] 135E Question on SCD studies. Dr. Buxton

[SCD Symposium]

In order to answer this question, one must know the following:

1.  What is the expected event rate in the population being studied over
whatever follow-up time period is expected.

2.  If one is performing a study evaluating the effect of a therapeutic
intervention, one must have an idea of the magnitude of reduction in the
event being studied expected as a result of the intervention.






Alfred E. Buxton, M.D.
Ruth and Paul Levinger Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Cardiology
Director, Arrhythmia Services and Electrophysiology Laboratory
Brown Medical School
Cardiology Division
2 Dudley Street, Suite 360
Providence, RI 02905
401 444-5328 (phone)
Alfred_Buxton at Brown.edu