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Major Adverse Cardiac Events

Meaning

Major Adverse Cardiac Events (MACE) is a composite clinical endpoint utilized in cardiology and endocrinology trials to uniformly define the most severe and life-threatening complications of cardiovascular disease. The standard definition encompasses a combination of non-fatal myocardial infarction (heart attack), non-fatal stroke, and cardiovascular death. MACE serves as a critical, standardized measure for evaluating the long-term safety and efficacy of therapeutic interventions, especially those impacting metabolic and hormonal health.