New ultrasound test may spot heart rhythm risks before surgery

NCT ID NCT07388108

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: School of Medicine. National University of Cuyo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether a special heart ultrasound can predict who will develop atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. Researchers will measure how well the heart's upper chambers work together before surgery in 138 patients. They will then track patients during recovery to see if those with poor coordination are more likely to develop arrhythmias.

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, non-invasive test to identify patients at high risk of arrhythmias after heart surgery, allowing for closer monitoring and earlier intervention.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. The new measurement method may not prove accurate enough to predict arrhythmias reliably in all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clínica de Cuyo
RECRUITING

Mendoza, Mendozz, 5500, Argentina

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