Helena Dominguez
Clinical trials sponsored by Helena Dominguez, explained in plain language.
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Heart surgery tweak may slash stroke risk, major trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether closing a small sac in the heart (the left atrial appendage) during heart surgery can help prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. About 1500 patients having planned heart surgery are taking part. The goal is to see if this simple procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helena DOMINGUEZ • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New ECG tech aims to predict Post-Surgery heart flutter
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of ECG (called wavECG) can better predict who will develop atrial fibrillation after open-heart surgery. Researchers will follow 353 adults having their first open-heart surgery, using wavECG, standard ECG, and echocardiograms. The goal is to i…
Sponsor: Helena DOMINGUEZ • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:26 UTC