Could a natural hormone speed up blood recovery after major heart surgery?

NCT ID NCT05384054

Summary

This study aimed to understand if a hormone called erythroferron helps patients recover their red blood cell levels after heart valve surgery. Researchers measured this hormone and hemoglobin levels in 150 adults undergoing elective surgery. The goal was to learn how the body naturally tries to correct anemia after a major operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

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