Using AI to predict heart complications in hospitalized patients

Development of Artificial Intelligence Models to Predict Intrahospital Atrial Fibrillation and Long-term Coronary Event Recurrence in High-risk Patients: PerCard Study

Observational Centro Cardiologico Monzino · NCT06847100

This study is testing if using artificial intelligence can help doctors predict heart complications in hospitalized patients who have had a heart attack or heart surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentro Cardiologico Monzino Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Tampere and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06847100 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to develop and validate artificial intelligence models that predict the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and the recurrence of coronary events in patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). It utilizes both retrospective and prospective cohorts, including over 4,000 patients, to analyze clinical and genetic data. The study focuses on identifying high-risk patients during their hospital stay to improve outcomes and reduce complications associated with AF.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are admitted to the Coronary Intensive Care Unit for acute myocardial infarction.

Not a fit: Patients who are already experiencing acute or permanent atrial fibrillation at the time of admission will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better prediction and management of atrial fibrillation in hospitalized patients, potentially reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using artificial intelligence for predicting cardiovascular events, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age ≥18 years
* patient admitted to the Coronary Intensive Care Unit of the CCM for AMI (STEMI or NSTEMI)
* signature of informed consent to use clinical and instrumental data and, optionally, genetic data specific to the purpose of this study (gene polymorphisms presumably related to the development of AF)

Exclusion Criteria:

* any chronic or acute condition that prevents the patient from consciously consenting to the use of his or her personal, clinical, and instrumental data
* patients already in acute or permanent AF at the time of admission

Where this trial is running

Tampere and 3 other locations

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.
Conditions Atrial FibrillationAcute Myocardial InfarctionArtificial IntelligenceGenetics
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.