Recruitment

Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Estimated Enrollment
Same as current

Summary

Conditions
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart; Dysfunction Postoperative, Cardiac Surgery
  • Myocardial Infarction
Type
Observational
Design
Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective

Participation Requirements

Age
Between 20 years and 90 years
Gender
Both males and females

Description

This study aims to identify genetic causes of adverse events after cardiac surgery, such as atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, renal dysfunction and heart failure. In addition, we also examine blood and urine biomarkers (proteins).

This study aims to identify genetic causes of adverse events after cardiac surgery, such as atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, renal dysfunction and heart failure. In addition, we also examine blood and urine biomarkers (proteins).

Tracking Information

NCT #
NCT01258231
Collaborators
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  • Texas Heart Institute
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Jochen D Muehlschlegel, MD MMSc, MPH Brigham and Women's Hospital