Predicting leg blood clots after heart or lung surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple score (Modified Caprini) and a blood test (D-dimer) can help predict and prevent blood clots in the legs after heart or lung surgery. If you are having cardiothoracic surgery and will be in the hospital for a few days, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are staying in the hospital for more than 3 days.
- You have not had a blood clot in your leg or a pulmonary embolism before this surgery.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder (like hemophilia) or severe liver disease.
- You are not taking any blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants).
- You are willing to have a blood test (D-dimer) after surgery and attend follow-up visits.
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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