Study of the Rapidlink device for aorta repair
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a device called Rapidlink that helps repair blood vessels branching off the aorta during open heart surgery. It may be an option if you need open surgery to fix your thoracic aorta.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having open surgery to repair your thoracic aorta with a specific graft or device.
- The surgeon expects to use Rapidlink on one or more of your neck arteries (the ones that go to your head and arms).
- Your target artery has an inner width between 8 and 15 mm.
- You do not have certain conditions like a ruptured aorta, active infection, or blood clotting problems.
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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