The aim of this study is to gain insight into the etiology of myocardial injury after non cardiac surgery. Furthermore, suspected etiologies were explored and hierarchically classified into most likely cause how this determines prognosis and what factors are associated with improved outcome.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18 year of age
* Undergoing non-cardiac surgery in the Erasmus MC, with (high-sensitive) Troponin T \> 50 ng/L measured in any of the first three days after surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Re-operations within the study period.
* Daycare surgery
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 trial is focused on figuring out *why* troponin T levels rise after non-cardiac surgery — since it's an observational study rather than a treatment trial, what would it actually mean for my care if elevated troponin is detected during or after my surgery?
2Since this study is no longer actively recruiting, is there any way I or my care team could still benefit from the findings it's generating about the causes of perioperative myocardial injury?
3The trial is measuring the main causes of troponin elevation after non-cardiac surgery — based on what's already known in this area, how likely is it that my troponin levels would be monitored around my surgery, and what would trigger a closer look?
4Because this is categorized as 'Phase NA,' meaning it's an observational or registry-type study rather than a drug or device trial, does that change the kind of risks or commitments involved if I were ever considered for something like this?
5Given that myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery can sometimes go undetected, is routine troponin monitoring something my surgical team already does, or is that only happening in the context of research like this trial?
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.