Heart surgery mystery solved? MRI and blood test team up to reveal hidden damage

NCT ID NCT04490785

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at 38 adults who had heart surgery to understand the damage that happens to the heart muscle during the procedure. Researchers used heart MRI scans and blood tests (troponin levels) to measure and compare the amount of injury. The goal was to better understand these injuries so doctors can find better ways to prevent them in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Louis Pradel

    Bron, 69500, France

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