Heparin vs Heparin-Aspirin for Free Flap Success
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares using heparin alone versus heparin plus aspirin to improve survival of free flap surgeries. It may help if you are having this type of reconstructive surgery and are not at high risk for bleeding or allergic reactions.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for free flap surgery (reconstructive surgery where tissue is moved from one part of your body to another).
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- No known allergies to heparin or aspirin, and no history of bleeding disorders.
- You are not taking other blood thinners (like warfarin, clopidogrel, or rivaroxaban).
- No severe kidney or liver disease.
- If you take aspirin, you can safely stop it 5 days before surgery (without high risk of heart problems).
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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