Brain watch: new monitoring could cut stroke risk during heart surgery
NCT ID NCT00981474
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to monitor blood flow to the brain during heart surgery to prevent brain injury. It included 460 high-risk patients having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The goal was to see if this monitoring could reduce strokes, new brain lesions, or memory problems after surgery.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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