Vein congestion and confusion after heart surgery trial
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial looks at how blood backing up in veins after heart surgery might relate to delirium (sudden confusion). It uses a special ultrasound to check vein blood flow and then watches for confusion afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) heart surgery through a cut in the middle of your chest.
- You are 18 years or older.
- Before surgery, you are thinking clearly and can answer questions and do simple tests.
- You do not have severe liver, kidney, or heart failure, or other major health problems.
- You are not pregnant and have no known issues that would make the ultrasound hard to do.
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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