Ultra-fast anesthesia for minimally invasive heart valve surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a special 'ultra-fast-track' anesthesia plan to help people recover quicker after minimally invasive heart valve surgery. The goal is to see if it causes fewer side effects than standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- Your heart pumps at least 40% blood out with each beat (ejection fraction ≥40%)
- Your usual oxygen level (without extra oxygen) is at least 95%
- You are not allergic to the medicines dexmedetomidine or ropivacaine
- You don't rely on strong painkillers (opioids) every day
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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