Comparing Hypothermic Temperatures During Hemiarch Surgery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Thoracic Aortic Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
282 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation · Other
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About This Trial
Hypothermic circulatory arrest is an important surgical technique, allowing complex aortic surgeries to be performed safely. Hypothermic circulatory arrest provides protection to cerebral and visceral organs, but may result in longer cardiopulmonary bypass times during surgery, increased risks of bleeding, inflammation, and neuronal injury. To manage these consequences, a trend towards warmer core…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Elective aortic hemiarch surgery * Planned unilateral selective anterograde cardioplegia * Anticipated lower body arrest time of \< 20 minutes * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery for acute aortic dissection or emergent op…
Contacts

Jehangir Appoo, MD

403-944-2515

jappoo@ucalgary.ca

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Alice Black, BSc

613-696-7230

alblack@ottawaheart.ca

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