Study of risk factors for complications after major surgery
This study looks at patients who've had major abdominal, bone, or blood-vessel surgery to understand what factors make some people more likely to have complications afterward. It analyzes information already collected from hospitals to help doctors better predict and prevent problems.
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Who can take part
- You had (or are planning to have) abdominal, orthopedic, or vascular surgery lasting more than 2 hours under general anesthesia
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have an ASA score of II or higher (a rating of your overall health before surgery)
- You have at least two health conditions such as: age over 50, high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease, history of stroke, smoking, or peripheral artery disease
- You are willing to sign a consent form and have your health data used in this research
- You are affiliated with a social security or health insurance scheme
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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