Brain function after heart bypass or stent
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This study tests whether people who have heart bypass surgery or a stent procedure experience any changes in memory, thinking, or brain function afterward. Participants will complete simple computerized tests before and after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for a planned heart bypass (CABG) or stent procedure (PCI) to treat blocked arteries, but not both at the same time.
- You have not had previous heart bypass surgery or heart valve surgery.
- You have not had a stent procedure in the last year.
- You do not have an untreated severe blockage (over 70%) in a neck artery.
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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