Massive study tracks heart damage after surgery in nearly 20,000 patients
NCT ID NCT02573532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows nearly 20,000 patients who had major non-cardiac surgery to see how often heart injury occurs and what happens a year later. Researchers are looking at death rates and major heart complications. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and how to improve outcomes.
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 study could help doctors identify patients at risk for heart injury after surgery and improve monitoring or prevention strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any new therapy. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Basel
Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4031, Switzerland
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