Heart surgery showdown: which bypass method spares tiny vessels?
NCT ID NCT05479188
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 60 heart surgery patients to see how two different bypass machines affect blood flow in tiny vessels under the tongue. One method was minimally invasive, the other was the standard approach. The goal was to find out which technique keeps small blood vessels working better during surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons choose better methods to protect small blood vessels during heart surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study. It does not test a new treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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Cardiothoracic Department, AHEPA University Hospital
Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece