Heart test during surgery may spot deadly risks
NCT ID NCT03365726
First seen May 21, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special heart ultrasound during major surgery can help identify patients at higher risk of dying or having a heart attack afterward. Researchers used a drug to stress the heart and tracked its motion in real time. The goal was to see if this test could guide doctors to prevent complications. The study involved 140 adults undergoing major non-cardiac surgeries like laparotomy or hip surgery.
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