Comparing two methods for wrist artery access during heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests which technique works better for placing a small tube in the wrist artery for monitoring during heart surgery. It compares the standard method to one using ultrasound guidance to find the best approach for patients with difficult wrist arteries.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You need to be scheduled for heart or blood vessel surgery that requires monitoring through a wrist artery
- You should be in stable condition (not in shock or needing a heart pump)
- You cannot have bleeding problems or take blood thinners that cause clotting issues
- You cannot have a fistula connecting an artery and vein (often used for dialysis)
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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