Study of bacteria on heart valves during cardiac surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at the types of bacteria living on heart valves removed during surgery. Researchers want to learn more about these bacteria to better understand heart valve health and infections.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for heart surgery to replace your aortic valve.
- You can understand and agree to take part in this study.
- You do not have HIV.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have never had infective endocarditis (a serious heart valve infection).
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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