Using your own blood after heart-lung machine surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies giving a “fresh” blood transfusion from your own blood after heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. It may help patients avoid needing donated blood, but it only works for people who meet specific safety and timing requirements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
- Your surgery is planned and includes a heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass)
- You are willing to receive either your own blood or donated blood if needed
- You have not received donated blood products within the last 3 months
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable enough for surgery, and you are not needing IV medicine to raise blood pressure
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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