Heart surgery ICU study aims to reduce Post-Op deaths

NCT ID NCT06154473

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study observed 528 adults who had heart surgery and were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers tracked deaths, serious complications like stroke or infection, and patient details to identify risk factors. The goal is to use this information to improve care and outcomes for future heart surgery patients.

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 study could help doctors better predict and prevent serious complications after heart surgery, potentially saving lives.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove what causes complications. The findings may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder heart disorder heart valve disorder myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

    São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil