Heart surgery drug may shield your brain from memory loss
NCT ID NCT06655025
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during open-heart surgery helps protect brain function afterward. Researchers measured thinking skills and a blood marker of nerve damage in 32 adults. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce confusion or memory problems after surgery.
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Sohag University
Sohag, Egypt
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