Embolic protection during heart valve surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that may help protect your brain from small particles during heart valve surgery. It is for people 60 and older having certain types of valve replacement or repair.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for certain types of heart valve surgery, like replacing the aortic or mitral valve, sometimes with bypass surgery or other heart procedures.
- You have not had a stroke in the last 3 months.
- You do not have an active infection of your heart valves (endocarditis).
- You are not currently in another clinical trial for a drug or device.
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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