Tailored treatment for blocked blood flow from aortic tears
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a personalized approach to restore blood flow when an aortic tear (acute type A dissection) blocks arteries to organs like the brain, gut, or legs. It aims to improve outcomes for people with this serious complication.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed acute type A aortic dissection with symptoms starting within the last 2 weeks.
- You have a new blockage of blood flow to at least one organ (such as the heart, brain, gut, or leg) caused by the dissection.
- You are aged between 18 and 80 years.
- You do not have unstable conditions like cardiac tamponade (pressure on the heart), aortic rupture, or irreversible organ failure at admission.
- You are willing and able to give informed consent and agree to 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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