A look at why patients return to the ICU after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study follows adults who have had heart surgery to understand why some need to go back to the intensive care unit (ICU) shortly after. The goal is to find ways to improve care and prevent these returns.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have had heart surgery in the past.
- You were admitted to the cardiac ICU during this study.
- You did not need emergency reoperation.
- You are not in the ICU for a chest injury.
- You agree to participate.
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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