Heart Calcium and Irregular Heartbeat After Esophagus Surgery
Part of Cancer, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the amount of calcium buildup in your heart arteries (measured on a CT scan) can predict your risk of developing an irregular heartbeat after robotic esophagus surgery. The goal is to help doctors better manage heart health after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a robot-assisted esophagectomy (surgery to remove your esophagus).
- You have had a heart CT scan before surgery to check your coronary artery calcium score.
- This is not an emergency surgery.
- You do not have a history of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) before the 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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