Comparing two pain blocks for heart bypass surgery
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This study compares two different nerve-block injections (one near the spine, one under the shoulder blade) to see which provides better pain relief after heart bypass surgery. If you are scheduled for a planned bypass and are in reasonably good health, you might be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Age 45 to 85 years old
- Having planned (non-emergency) coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Your overall health is stable or only slightly limited (ASA class 1, 2, or 3)
- No known allergy to numbing medicines like lidocaine
- No serious bleeding problems or very low platelet count
- No infection on your back where the injection would be given
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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