Comparing two repair methods for acute aortic dissection
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing a tear in the main artery (aorta) during an emergency. It aims to see if adding a stent (a small mesh tube) to the standard repair improves outcomes. Participation may help improve treatment for this serious condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must have a specific type of aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery) that needs surgery.
- You must be conscious and not have severe organ failure or need CPR at the time of the procedure.
- You cannot have other serious conditions like active cancer that might limit your life to less than 2 years.
- You cannot have a very wide aorta (over 4.5 cm) or certain genetic conditions affecting connective tissue.
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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