New heart medication for fluid buildup after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a medicine called rhBNP (a type of heart hormone) to help people who still have too much fluid in their body after heart surgery, even when water pills (diuretics) are not working well. The goal is to see if it helps the kidneys remove more fluid and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had heart surgery
- You have extra fluid in your body (swelling or fluid in the lungs)
- Water pills are not working well enough to remove the extra fluid — for example, you need a high dose of furosemide (Lasix) to urinate
- You are willing to take part and sign a consent form
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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