Belly fat may predict heart rhythm trouble after bypass surgery
NCT ID NCT07467941
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 300 people having planned coronary bypass surgery to see if the amount of belly fat they carry affects their risk of developing atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) after the operation. Before surgery, doctors will use ultrasound to measure the thickness of visceral fat (the fat around internal organs). The goal is to learn whether this simple measurement can help predict who might have heart rhythm problems after surgery.
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 belly fat is linked to heart rhythm problems after surgery, doctors might use this to identify high-risk patients and take extra precautions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment test. It only looks for a connection, so it won't prove that belly fat causes the problem. Results may not apply to all patients.
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