Chest nerve block may help heart surgery patients breathe easier
Symptom relief
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This trial investigates whether a superficial parasternal intercostal plane block—a numbing injection near the breastbone—can reduce the decline in lung function that often follows cardiac surgery. One hundred adults scheduled for elective heart surgery will receive either the ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shai Fein • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC