IV acetaminophen for heart surgery recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein after heart surgery can help patients recover better. You may be a good fit if you are having planned heart surgery that is not an emergency.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for elective (non-emergency) heart surgery.
- Your condition is stable before surgery.
- Your surgery involves coronary bypass, with or without replacing one heart valve.
- Your surgeon and anesthesiologist agree to early removal of the breathing tube after 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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