Evaluating mortality prediction in cardiac surgery using two scoring systems

Correlation of the European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation-II (EUROSCORE-II) With Preoperative Score to Predict Post-Operative Mortality (POSPOM) in Cardiac Surgery: A Single Center, Retrospective, Cross- Sectional Study

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT06770738

This study is trying to see if two scoring systems can help predict the risk of death for patients having heart surgery at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment315 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexAll
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa (other)
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
Trial IDNCT06770738 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the correlation between the EUROSCORE-II and POSPOM scoring systems in predicting mortality rates for patients undergoing cardiac surgery at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa. It will involve a retrospective analysis of patients who have undergone CABG or valve surgery between 2020 and 2024, focusing on various postoperative complications. The study will record outcomes such as re-sternotomy, transient ischemic attacks, and infections to evaluate the effectiveness of these scoring systems in a clinical setting.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 and over who are scheduled for CABG or valve surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.

Not a fit: Patients under 18, those undergoing off-pump surgery, or non-cardiac vascular surgeries will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve preoperative risk assessment and management strategies for cardiac surgery patients, potentially reducing mortality rates.

How similar studies have performed: While the EUROSCORE-II is widely used, the comparative effectiveness of EUROSCORE-II and POSPOM in this specific context is less established, making this study a novel approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18 and over, patients who have CABG surgery, valve surgery or both, and patients with on-pump surgery will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* . Patients under the age of 18, patients with off-pump surgery, and patients with non-cardiac vascular surgery will be excluded from the study.

Where this trial is running

Istanbul

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Cardiac Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Complication, Anesthesia, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Surgery

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.