Heart surgery blood filter shows kidney protection – now scientists dig deeper

NCT ID NCT06781294

First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study re-examines data from 343 heart surgery patients to learn more about a blood purification device used during surgery. The device was linked to a 12% lower risk of acute kidney injury. Researchers now want to see how it affects antibiotics, blood thinners, and other drugs, and why certain patients (like those with diabetes or kidney disease) benefited more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitat de Barcelona

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain

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