Blood test may predict heart attack risk during surgery

NCT ID NCT04014647

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is looking at whether a blood test called NT-proBNP can help predict serious problems like heart attacks or death in people having vascular surgery. Researchers will measure this marker before and after surgery in 200 patients. The goal is to see if the test can identify who is at higher risk, so doctors can take extra precautions.

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 lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors identify high-risk patients before vascular surgery, potentially reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The test may not reliably predict outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic aneurysm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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    Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY, United Kingdom

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