Blood flow strategy to reduce stroke after aortic dissection surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a special way of managing blood flow during surgery for a torn aorta (aortic dissection). The goal is to reduce the chance of small blood clots or strokes happening after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- You must be scheduled for open heart surgery for an aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery).
- You cannot have a history of cancer, mental illness, bleeding or blood disorders.
- You cannot have severe liver or kidney problems, or be on life support before surgery.
- You must not be allergic to plastics, resins, or the blood thinner heparin.
- You must be willing to receive blood transfusions if needed.
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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