Heart tests before urgent surgery: how hospital rules affect care
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how Johns Hopkins Hospital's guidelines affect whether patients get heart tests before urgent inpatient surgery. It may help understand if some tests are unnecessary and improve care for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be admitted through the emergency department at Johns Hopkins Hospital or Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
- You must be having urgent inpatient surgery during your hospital stay.
- Your surgery cannot be elective (scheduled ahead of time), outpatient, or only for observation.
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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