Comparing two minimally invasive heart bypass surgeries for three-vessel disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of heart bypass surgery for people with blockages in three main heart arteries. It tests a hybrid approach that combines a small incision bypass with a stent, versus a standard off-pump bypass. This may mean less recovery time for some patients.
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Who can take part
- You have significant blockages in three heart arteries (called three-vessel disease).
- Either the left main artery is blocked by 50% or more, or the right coronary artery is also badly blocked.
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- Your heart function (ejection fraction) is 30% or higher.
- Your kidney function is good (eGFR above 30).
- You have not had previous heart surgery, chest radiation, or major chest trauma.
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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