MYOCARDIAL INJURY

This study tests a simple, non-invasive technique called remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) to prevent heart injury in patients at high risk for heart problems who are having major abdominal surgery. RIPC involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm to trigger …

This study looks at whether a new screening system can help doctors find heart complications early in patients who are at high risk after noncardiac surgery. About 900 adults aged 40-85 will be monitored with blood tests and checkups. The goal is to see if this approach is practi…

This study uses heart scans and blood tests to understand why some people develop heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccination. Researchers are comparing people with and without symptoms to find early warning signs. The goal is to identify those at risk and determine if long-ter…

This study follows 500 people with peripheral artery disease (narrowed leg arteries) who undergo a procedure to restore blood flow. Researchers check blood for heart-damage markers and use heart ultrasound to find silent injuries that may raise future heart attack or stroke risk.…

This study looks at how often people having kidney removal surgery for cancer develop a type of hidden heart damage called myocardial injury (MINS). Unlike a heart attack, MINS has no symptoms but can lead to future heart problems or stroke. Researchers will use a simple blood te…