Comparing breathing support methods in the heart ICU
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares different ways to support breathing in patients who need a ventilator in the cardiac intensive care unit. It aims to find the best approach for people with certain heart conditions, like cardiogenic shock or heart failure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are in the cardiac intensive care unit and need a breathing machine (ventilator) for more than 12 hours.
- You have one of these heart problems: cardiogenic shock, need for a heart pump, weak heart muscle (ejection fraction below 40%), poor right heart function, or high blood pressure in the lungs.
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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