Face-Down recovery after heart surgery: a simple position change that could save lives?
NCT ID NCT07632027
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether placing patients face-down (prone) soon after heart surgery can improve how well the right side of the heart works. The idea is that this position helps open up collapsed parts of the lungs, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. About 80 adults having planned heart surgery will be randomly assigned to either prone positioning or standard care, and their heart function will be measured.
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Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Gothenburg, 41345, Sweden
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