Heart surgery leaves one in six with lingering diaphragm trouble
NCT ID NCT04276844
First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how often the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle) remains weak after heart surgery. Researchers followed 157 adults who had open-heart surgery and used ultrasound to check diaphragm movement. The goal was to find out how common persistent diaphragm problems are and whether they lead to more breathing complications.
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CMC Ambroise Paré
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France
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