Heart labs go green: study weighs procedure waste
NCT ID NCT07106437
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study measured the amount and type of waste produced during heart procedures like angiograms and valve repairs. Researchers weighed and sorted waste into categories such as paper, regular trash, medical waste, and recyclable plastic. They compared two waste-handling methods to see which is better for the environment and costs. The goal is to help hospitals reduce their environmental footprint.
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 hospitals reduce waste and carbon emissions from heart procedures, making them more eco-friendly and cost-effective.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with 40 patients. Results may not apply to all hospitals or countries, and it does not test any treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Cardiology, University Heart Center Basel, University Hospital Basel
Basel, 4031, Switzerland