Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
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This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for heart surgery through a cut in the middle of your chest.
- You are able to understand the study and agree to take part.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that prevent this type of injection.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines like lidocaine or bupivacaine.
- You do not have an infection in the area where the injection would be given.
Quick eligibility check
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