Early physical therapy after heart surgery to prevent breathing problems
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether starting physical therapy soon after planned heart surgery can help prevent breathing complications. It is for adults who are having a first-time coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and meet specific health criteria.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) coronary artery bypass surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 30 (not obese).
- Your heart's pumping strength is more than 25%.
- You are able to be taken off the breathing tube on the same day as surgery.
- You do not have serious lung disease or a history of stroke or significant movement problems.
Quick eligibility check
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