Major non-cardiac surgeries are common and major heart problems during or after such
surgeries represent a large population health problem. Few treatments to prevent heart
problems around the time of surgery have been tested.
There is encouraging data suggesting that low-doses of Acetyl-Salicylic Acid (ASA) and
Clonidine, which are two medications, given individually for a short period before and after
major surgeries may prevent major heart problems.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Collaborators:
Canadian Network and Centre for Trials Internationally The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation