Y-incision vs. standard surgery for aortic root enlargement
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new surgical method (Y-incision) to enlarge the aortic root during valve replacement, which may help people with a small valve opening. It compares this technique to standard approaches to see if it can prevent the new valve from being too small.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a heart valve issue that needs surgery to replace your aortic valve.
- Your doctor has said your aortic opening is small for your size, so a standard valve might be too small.
- You have not had heart surgery before.
- You do not have an active infection in your heart.
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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