Testing a tool to measure the aortic valve during surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial evaluates a measuring tool used during aortic valve surgery. It may help surgeons size the valve opening more accurately when treating valve leakage or a dilated (enlarged) ascending aorta.
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Who can take part
- You have a tricuspid aortic valve (three leaflets) and are having elective heart surgery
- The planned surgery is for aortic valve leakage and/or an enlarged ascending aorta
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You do NOT have an acute aortic dissection (a sudden tear in the aorta)
- You do NOT have widespread (diffuse) heavy calcification of the aortic valve
- You do NOT have an aortic valve infection (endocarditis)
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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