Robotic heart bypass with stenting vs. standard bypass
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a new, less invasive robotic heart bypass surgery (with stenting) to the standard open-heart bypass surgery. It is for people with multiple blocked heart arteries who are at higher risk for complications from traditional surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have blockages in more than one artery supplying your heart.
- You are at higher risk for problems after standard heart surgery (for example, you are over 80, have reduced kidney function, a weak heart pump, or are considered frail by your surgeon).
- Your heart arteries are shaped so that a robotic bypass or traditional bypass is possible, and some blockages can be treated with stents.
- You do not have a major blockage in the left main artery, your heart pump is not severely weak (below 30%), and your kidneys are not severely damaged (eGFR below 30).
- You are not at high risk of bleeding from blood thinners, and you do not need emergency surgery.
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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