Preventing infections in heart surgery patients
Treatments studied
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests different antibiotics given before open-heart surgery to see which works best to prevent infections. It could help you if you're having heart surgery and want to lower your risk of getting an infection afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for open-heart surgery (through a cut in your chest, including smaller cuts)
- You do not have an active infection or take antibiotics for an infection right now
- You are not known to carry MRSA bacteria
- You are not allergic to certain antibiotics (cefazolin or vancomycin)
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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