Breathing Techniques to Reduce Shortness of Breath After Heart Surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help reduce shortness of breath and improve heart and lung function in patients recovering from open-heart surgery. You would learn and practice these breathing techniques before and after your surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- Your surgery is scheduled in advance (not an emergency)
- You can understand and follow instructions for breathing exercises
- Your heart is stable and functioning well before surgery
- You do not have serious lung disease like COPD, asthma, or tuberculosis
- You do not have recent rib fractures, chest trauma, or conditions that prevent coughing
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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