Heart surgery catheter risks revealed in new study

NCT ID NCT07138690

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of 480 adult heart surgery patients to find out how often central catheters cause infections or need to be removed early. Researchers looked at infection rates and reasons for early removal, like blockages or accidental dislodgement. The goal is to improve how these catheters are managed and reduce future complications.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiac ICU - Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care - Careggi University Hospital

    Florence, Italy, 50134, Italy

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