Heart monitoring after heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a certain fat in your blood, called lipoprotein(a), is linked to a heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. You'll wear a special chest band to monitor your heart rhythm, which may help doctors better predict and prevent this complication.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective or urgent heart surgery, such as bypass surgery, valve replacement, or both.
- You are willing to wear a special chest band during the study.
- You have a smartphone that works with the study's app (Android 9 or newer, or iOS 13 or newer).
- Your surgery is not an emergency.
- You have not had heart surgery before, and you do not already have persistent atrial fibrillation.
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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