Predicting heart rhythm problems after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies whether measuring how the upper chambers of the heart work together can help predict dangerous heart rhythms after heart surgery. If you are in normal heart rhythm and not having mitral valve surgery, this study may help doctors better prevent complications.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for heart surgery that does not involve the mitral or tricuspid valves.
- You have a normal heart rhythm (sinus rhythm) before surgery.
- You do not have atrial fibrillation when you are admitted to the hospital for surgery.
- You have never had atrial fibrillation before.
- You do not have a history of congenital heart disease or heart tumors.
- You are not having emergency heart surgery and can have a clear ultrasound of 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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