Simple blood test may predict heart pump surgery risks
NCT ID NCT07497308
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is for adults with advanced heart failure who are getting a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). Researchers want to see if a substance in the blood called GDF-15 can help predict early complications or death after surgery. The goal is to better identify high-risk patients before the operation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
RECRUITINGAntalya, Please Select:, 07050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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