Brain blood flow study during heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how blood flow to the brain changes during heart surgery and whether it relates to confusion after surgery. It may help doctors find ways to prevent confusion in older patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older (if having complex heart surgery) or 70 or older (if having simpler heart surgery)
- You are scheduled for heart surgery such as bypass, valve repair or replacement, or a combination
- You do not have symptoms of blood vessel disease in the brain
- You have never been diagnosed with delirium
- You do not have severe memory or thinking problems like dementia or schizophrenia
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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