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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Locations
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Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Linkoeping University Hospital, Region Östergötland
Linköping, Östergötland County, 50185, Sweden
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Eskilstuna Hospital
Eskilstuna, Sweden
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Kristianstad KRYH Hospital
Kristianstad, Skåne County, Sweden
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Ryhov County Hospital
Jönköping, Sweden
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Skane University Hospital Lund
Lund, Sweden
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Skane University Hospital Malmö
Malmö, Sweden
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Vrinnevi Hospital
Norrköping, Sweden
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