Atrial pacing and heart function after cardiac surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how a short burst of electrical pacing to the upper chambers of the heart affects blood flow and heart function after cardiac surgery. It may help doctors find better ways to support recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having heart surgery using a heart-lung machine (bypass surgery, valve repair or replacement, or a combination).
- Your surgeon will place temporary pacing wires on your heart during the operation.
- You will have a special catheter (Swan-Ganz) placed to monitor your heart's function.
- You must be able to give informed consent.
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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