At a glance
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Fibrinolysis Before Cardiopulmonary Bypass?
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Epsilonaminocaproic acid and Placebo for Pathologic Fibrinolysis. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
It is common practice to use antifibrinolytic agents before and during cardiopulmonary bypass. They are not without side effects. The investigators want to show that there is no proof of fibrinolysis in standard sternotomy cardiac surgery patients before cardiopulmonary bypass, and that antifibrinolytic agents should only be started on cardiopulmonary bypass.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
One group receives Epsilonaminocaproic acid, 10 gr IV bolus, followed by 1 gr/hr. Second group receives placebo.
Placebo administered in same volume as in experimental arm.