Breathing without a breathing tube during heart transplant surgery
This study tests whether heart transplant surgery can be done while the patient is awake and breathing on their own, instead of using a breathing tube. If successful, it may lead to faster recovery and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and are scheduled for a heart transplant.
- You can breathe on your own without a breathing tube before surgery.
- Your vital signs are stable enough for the study procedures.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
- You do not have severe lung, heart, or kidney problems that would make this approach unsafe.
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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