Congenital tricuspid stenosis

This trial tests whether an AI-guided handheld ultrasound, used during routine primary care or geriatrics visits, can detect serious heart valve disease and weak heart muscle in adults aged 65 to 85 who have no known heart problems. Half of the participants will receive this quic…

This study tests whether placing soft foam dressings on the skin before heart surgery can prevent pressure injuries (bedsores). About 80 adults having long heart surgeries will be enrolled. Researchers will check for new skin injuries after surgery and track how severe they are. …

This study compares two sedatives, remimazolam and midazolam, to see which one causes less confusion (delirium) after heart valve surgery in people aged 65 and older. Delirium affects up to 70% of older heart surgery patients and can lead to longer hospital stays and memory probl…

Researchers are running a national registry of hospitalized patients aged 60 and older who have moderate or severe heart valve disease. The study records the type of valve problem, symptoms, other conditions, treatments received, and complications. By comparing this group with pa…

This study tests a personalized, digitally supported prehabilitation program for adults waiting for elective cardiac surgery. Participants receive education, psychosocial support, nutritional advice, and home-based exercise guidance during the routine 6-10 week preoperative perio…

This pilot study will follow 90 men aged 18-50 who need heart surgery, some of whom will take the blood thinner warfarin afterward. Researchers will track changes in sperm count, movement, shape, DNA health, and hormone levels over 12 months. The goal is to see if warfarin harms …