Positioning and breathing exercises after heart surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether specific body positions and breathing techniques after heart surgery can reduce lung problems like pneumonia or fluid buildup. You would receive these techniques during recovery to help your lungs heal better.
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Who can take part
- Age 20–65 years old
- Had planned (non-emergency) heart surgery through the breastbone (CABG or valve surgery)
- Your heart is stable after surgery without needing strong medications to keep blood pressure up
- You can understand and follow detailed spoken instructions
- No chronic lung diseases like COPD, asthma, or bronchiectasis
- No muscle disorders that affect breathing
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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