Numbing chest nerves for pain relief after heart bypass surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a pain-relief method for people having planned (elective) heart bypass surgery. After surgery, a thin tube is placed near the nerves between the ribs to numb the area, which may reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- Your heart surgery must be planned in advance (not an emergency).
- Your heart must pump reasonably well — your doctor will confirm this with an 'ejection fraction' of 40% or higher.
- You must not have had previous open-heart surgery (sternotomy).
- You must not have a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
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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