Massive study tracks hidden heart damage after surgery

NCT ID NCT02573532

First seen Dec 24, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study follows nearly 20,000 patients who had major non-cardiac surgery to learn about heart injuries that can happen during or after the procedure. Researchers track how common these injuries are, what patient factors are involved, and how they affect survival and heart health over the next year. The goal is to find better ways to prevent and treat these injuries in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Basel

    Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4031, Switzerland

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