Heart injury during surgery: a silent risk under the knife

NCT ID NCT07179029

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This study will observe 3,000 adults undergoing non-cardiac surgery to understand how anesthesia and surgical factors may lead to heart injury. Participants must have at least two cardiovascular risk factors like age over 60, high blood pressure, or diabetes. The goal is to identify modifiable risks to improve patient monitoring and outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Clinic of Tuebingen

    RECRUITING

    Tübingen, Germany

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients are at higher risk for heart injury during surgery and guide better monitoring or prevention strategies.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may not lead to immediate changes in care.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.