Nerve block to reduce artery catheter complications in heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) can reduce complications from placing an artery catheter during heart surgery. It is for people with weak heart function (EF below 35%) or severe lung hypertension who are expected to have a long surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for heart surgery that will require more than 100 minutes on the heart-lung machine.
- Your ejection fraction (a measure of heart pumping strength) is less than 35%.
- You have moderate or severe pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
- You have not had a stroke or mini-stroke in the past.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, glaucoma, or allergy to numbing medicines.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
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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