Nerve block tested to slash pain after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT03743194
Summary
This study tested whether a specific type of nerve block, injected near the chest muscles, provides better pain relief than standard pain medications after minimally invasive heart valve repair. It involved 210 adults recovering from this specific surgery. Researchers measured pain levels, opioid medication use, and breathing function in the first three days after the operation.
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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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