Perioperative Myocardial Injury in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Prospective Clinical Study

June 10, 2026 updated by: Kexiang Liu, MD, Second Hospital of Jilin University

Prospective Clinical Study for Evaluation of Perioperative Myocardial Injury Using High-Sensitivity Troponin and Cardiac MRI in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)

Perioperative myocardial injury (PMI) following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is associated with postoperative morbidity, mortality, and long-term outcomes. High-sensitivity troponin assays and cardiac MRI offer reliable diagnostic tools for PMI, but evidence regarding optimal diagnostic thresholds and perioperative imaging strategy is limited. This prospective clinical study aims to determine the incidence of perioperative myocardial injury using multimodal assessments including high-sensitivity troponin, electrocardiogram, echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and perioperative cardiovascular events.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

150

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • China
    • Jilin
      • Changchun, Jilin, China, 130000
        • The Second Hospital of Jilin University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients diagnosed with unstable angina and scheduled to undergo isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at the Second Hospital of Jilin University. All participants receive routine perioperative clinical evaluations. The study includes patients aged 21 years or older who provide written informed consent and have had no major cardiovascular events within the previous 6 months. Patients with severe organ dysfunction, pregnancy, or contraindications to cardiac MRI are excluded.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 21 years
  2. Undergoing CABG for unstable angina
  3. Able to provide written informed consent
  4. No major cardiovascular event in the prior 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Significant hepatic, renal, or other major organ dysfunction
  2. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  3. Withdrawal during the study
  4. Contraindication to cardiac MRI (metal implants, claustrophobia, etc.)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
CABG Patients
A prospective cohort of adult patients undergoing elective or urgent coronary artery bypass grafting. Participants will undergo perioperative evaluation including hs-troponin testing, ECG, echocardiography, and cardiac MRI to assess perioperative myocardial injury.
Diagnostic test: High-Sensitivity Troponin
High-sensitivity troponin levels are measured preoperatively, predischarge, and at 6-month follow-up to assess perioperative myocardial injury.
Diagnostic test: Cardiac MRI
A diagnostic assessment panel including high-sensitivity troponin testing, electrocardiography, echocardiography, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging performed during the perioperative period.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Incidence of Perioperative Myocardial Injury (PMI)
Time Frame: Within 48 hours post-CABG
Perioperative myocardial injury defined by elevation of high-sensitivity troponin above the 99th percentile upper reference limit together with new myocardial injury detected by cardiac MRI or supportive ECG/echocardiographic changes. PMI is assessed using laboratory testing and imaging performed preoperatively, within 48 hours post-CABG, and at discharge.
Within 48 hours post-CABG

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Second Hospital of Jilin University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

June 30, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 30, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 10, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 10, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 16, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 16, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 10, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PMICABG

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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