Incidence and Outcome of Perioperative Myocardial Injury After Non-cardiac Surgery (NCT02573532) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Incidence and Outcome of Perioperative Myocardial Injury After Non-cardiac Surgery
Switzerland19,645 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
This observational study includes patients undergoing major non-cardiac surgery, and screens them for the occurrence of perioperative myocardial injuries (PMI). Incidence, patient characteristics, pathophysiology, potential prevention and therapy strategies and 1-year outcomes of PMI will be described.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
* Patients received a perioperative hs-cTnT screening for PMI
* Patient consent available Exclusion criteria
* Patient's refusal
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is tracking deaths over one year after non-cardiac surgery in people with and without perioperative myocardial injury — does my upcoming surgery put me at risk for this type of heart injury, and would my doctors be monitoring for it?
2Since this trial is observational and measuring outcomes rather than testing a treatment, does participating mean I would receive any different care, or would my medical management stay exactly the same as it would be outside the study?
3The study is no longer enrolling new patients — is there a published or preliminary finding from this research that my care team has already reviewed, and does it change how they would approach my post-surgical heart monitoring?
4Perioperative myocardial injury can apparently occur without classic heart attack symptoms — what signs or lab markers would my surgical team be watching for before, during, and after my procedure to catch this early?
5Given that this study is focused on understanding how common this heart injury is and what happens afterward, are there currently any proven treatments or protocols for perioperative myocardial injury that my doctor would recommend if it were detected in me?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Deaths in one year after non-cardiac surgery in patients with and without PMI