Plain-English translation of NCT07388108 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Atrial Fibrillation research guide →Researchers want to find a better way to predict which patients will develop irregular heartbeats (called atrial fibrillation) after heart surgery. This study uses a special type of ultrasound called echocardiography with strain imaging — a painless, non-invasive technique — to look at how the heart's upper chambers (atria) are moving and contracting before surgery.
Irregular heartbeats after heart surgery are common and can be serious, but doctors don't have a reliable way to identify which patients are at highest risk before it happens. If researchers can predict this risk early using ultrasound, doctors could potentially prevent or better manage these dangerous rhythms.
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You will have a standard echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) before your scheduled heart surgery. The technician will use a special ultrasound probe on your chest to take detailed images of your heart's upper chambers while you lie on your side and hold your breath briefly. The images are recorded and analyzed to measure how well your heart chambers are contracting together. The entire test typically takes 20–30 minutes and causes no pain or discomfort.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 22, 2026 · Not medical advice
Argentina
School of Medicine. National University of Cuyo
Enrollment target
~138 participants
Started
February 2026
Primary completion
December 2028
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Francisco Sánchez, PhD
National University of Cuyo
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