Enhanced recovery after open heart surgery
This study looks at a program called ERAS, which helps patients recover faster after open heart surgery by improving nutrition and reducing stress on the body. It aims to see how well this program works and to improve outcomes for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective open heart surgery (not an emergency).
- The surgery involves a cut down the middle of your chest (median sternotomy).
- You are able to give written consent.
- You do not have severe kidney or liver disease, uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, an active infection, or are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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