Heart fat study during open-heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at fat tissue around the heart to learn more about heart health. You can join if you are scheduled for open-heart surgery, and the research may help improve future heart care.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for open-heart surgery.
- You are an adult or a child (with a parent or guardian's permission).
- You are covered by a health insurance plan.
- You are not in another research study that would prevent you from joining.
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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