Could a gentle zap protect older hearts from hidden lung threat after surgery?
Disease control
Terminated
This study tests whether a device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation to the neck can prevent silent aspiration — when fluid or food enters the airway without causing coughing — in patients aged 60 and older after heart valve surgery. Researchers measure two substances in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC