Predicting heart trouble after child heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a simple blood test can predict a serious heart problem called low cardiac output syndrome after a child has heart surgery. Doctors hope this will help them spot and treat this issue earlier, which could lead to better recovery for your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child is under 18 years old
- Your child is having heart surgery that requires a heart-lung bypass machine
- Your child will recover in the pediatric intensive care unit at the study hospital
- Your child does not have pre-existing kidney disease
- Your child has certain standard monitoring tubes (central line and arterial line) in place
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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