Glycocalyx and stress in blood vessel function (Part 2)
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how a protective layer inside your blood vessels (the glycocalyx) and oxidative stress affect blood vessel function after heart bypass surgery. The goal is to better understand why some people recover differently.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are scheduled for planned (not emergency) coronary artery bypass surgery.
- You are of European (Caucasian) descent.
- You do not have a serious infection, organ failure, or take high-dose steroids before surgery.
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
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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