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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic valve stenosis coronary artery disorder disease mitral valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiothoracic Department, AHEPA University Hospital

    Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece