CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
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Liver scan could help doctors give the right amount of IV fluids
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a specific ultrasound method to help doctors decide if a patient needs more IV fluids after major heart surgery. Researchers compared a standard scan under the ribs to a different scan through the liver area, which is often easier to do after surgery. The goal w…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New shot before heart surgery could slash painkiller need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if giving a long-acting numbing medicine before making the chest incision for heart surgery helps reduce pain afterward. Researchers compared this approach to a placebo in 70 patients to see if it lowered pain scores and reduced the need for strong opioid painki…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Nerve block tested to ease agony after Open-Heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a specific ultrasound-guided pain-relief injection, given during heart surgery, could improve recovery. Researchers gave the injection to 40 adult patients and used a Doppler ultrasound to see how it affected blood flow in the chest area. They also check…
Matched conditions: CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC