Heart surgery breakthrough: gas may shield kidneys from harm

NCT ID NCT02836899

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving nitric oxide during heart surgery can prevent acute kidney injury in patients with signs of blood vessel problems. Researchers studied 250 adults having long heart surgeries. The goal was to see if this simple gas treatment could protect kidney function after surgery.

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Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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