New blood test could spot heart failure in kids after surgery
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This study is looking at a new blood marker called sST2 to see if it can better detect heart failure in children after congenital heart surgery. Researchers will measure sST2 levels in 225 children under 18 during and after surgery, and at a follow-up 9-12 months later. They will…
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC