Chest tube duration to prevent afib after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if leaving a chest tube in a little longer after heart surgery can lower the chance of developing atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). It's for people having certain planned heart surgeries who have not had this rhythm problem before.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be scheduled for a non-emergency heart surgery (like bypass, valve replacement, or certain aortic surgery).
- You cannot have a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (an irregular heart rhythm).
- You cannot have had previous heart surgery.
- You cannot be taking immunosuppressant medications (like oral steroids) or have an active infection at the time of 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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