Shockwave therapy to improve leg wound healing after bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if using shockwave therapy on leg veins during coronary artery bypass surgery can help the leg wound heal better. It may be a good fit if you need 2 or more vein grafts and have stable kidney function.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery needing at least 2 leg veins
- Your surgery is planned or sooner but not an emergency
- Your kidney function is at least fair (eGFR 15 or higher)
- You can agree to join the study and follow the plan
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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