Can a simple blood test predict heart trouble after surgery?

NCT ID NCT03436238

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study followed 1,269 adults having major abdominal surgery to find better ways to predict heart problems or death after the operation. Researchers measured certain substances in the blood to see if they could warn of complications. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patients earlier and improve care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Linkoeping University Hospital, Region Östergötland

    Linköping, Östergötland County, 50185, Sweden

  • Eskilstuna Hospital

    Eskilstuna, Sweden

  • Kristianstad KRYH Hospital

    Kristianstad, Skåne County, Sweden

  • Ryhov County Hospital

    Jönköping, Sweden

  • Skane University Hospital Lund

    Lund, Sweden

  • Skane University Hospital Malmö

    Malmö, Sweden

  • Vrinnevi Hospital

    Norrköping, Sweden

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