Surgery for heart infection study
Part of Heart & circulation, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at people who have heart surgery to treat a serious heart infection called infective endocarditis. It helps doctors learn more about how these surgeries work and what affects recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are having or have had heart surgery to treat a heart infection (infective endocarditis)
- You are 18 years old or older
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