MiECC heart-lung machine vs standard bypass during heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a newer heart-lung machine setup (MiECC) with the usual bypass technique during certain heart operations. It may help see whether MiECC changes outcomes like the need for blood transfusions or recovery after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an elective or urgent heart operation: CABG (bypass), aortic valve replacement, or both together (CABG+AVR).
- Your surgery will use a heart-lung machine (a blood circulation machine) and will not involve stopping circulation.
- Your operation is not labeled as emergency or “salvage” surgery.
- You do not need major aortic surgery such as replacing the aortic root.
- You can consent to the study, and you are willing/able to receive necessary blood products if needed.
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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