Brain inflammation and thinking after heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether brain inflammation during heart surgery may affect memory and thinking. It includes people aged 60 and older who are having planned heart surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have a planned heart surgery (not an emergency one).
- You have not been diagnosed with dementia.
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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