Ketorolac for type A aortic dissection surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving ketorolac (a pain and inflammation medicine) during emergency surgery for a specific type of aortic tear (Stanford type A) can improve recovery and long-term outcomes. It's for patients aged 18 to 65 who need urgent surgery.
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Who can take part
- Confirmed type A aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery from the heart) needing emergency surgery
- Age between 18 and 65 years old
- Able to eat on your own before surgery (no prolonged fasting needed)
- Weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kg)
- No major health issues like active cancer, organ failure, or recent heart attack or surgery
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