Ultrasound-guided pain block for heart surgery recovery
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This study tests a numbing injection near the upper back to see if it reduces pain and improves recovery after heart surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine and feel more comfortable after your operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) heart surgery.
- You are in generally poor health due to your heart condition (ASA class III or IV).
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join the study.
- You do not have allergies to numbing medicines, infections at the injection site, or bleeding problems.
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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