Pericardiotomy in heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether opening the sac around the heart (pericardiotomy) during certain heart surgeries can help prevent future heart rhythm problems. It may be an option for people having surgery on the main artery from the heart, heart valves, or heart arteries.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery on the main artery from the heart, a heart valve, or a heart artery.
- You have never had atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rate) or atrial flutter.
- You have not had heart surgery before that required opening the sac around the heart.
- You have not had surgery on the left side of your chest cavity before.
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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