Numbing injection to help artery access in heart bypass surgery
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This study tests whether a numbing injection near the chest wall makes the internal mammary artery wider and easier for surgeons to handle during heart bypass surgery. If you're having this surgery, it might make the procedure smoother and possibly reduce pain.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 22 and 65 years old.
- You must be scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery where the internal mammary artery (a chest artery) will be used as the bypass vessel.
- You must not have an active infection in your bloodstream or a serious body-wide infection.
- You must not have had previous chest surgery that could make the internal mammary artery hard to use.
- Your BMI must be under 40 (you must not be severely obese).
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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