Acupuncture Treatment for Patients Who Develop Arrhythmias in the Post-Operative Cardio-Thoracic Setting

Overview

About this study

A feasibility study on the provision of acupuncture treatment in the hospital to 20 patients who have undergone open heart surgery procedures. The acupuncture treatments may begin as early as postoperative Day 2.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have undergone CABG, cardiac valve operations, and/or septal myectomies and pericardiectomies.
  • Patients developing postoperative atrial fibrillation, and documented by ECG.
  • Ability to provide informed consent.
  • Ability to speak English and complete all aspects of this trial.
  • At least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with any other cardiac or non-cardiac concomitant procedures.
  • Patients with suspected sternal wound infection and/or with prolonged sternal wound dressing and wound- Vac-system application or open chest wound.
  • Patients with abnormal postoperative track staying in the intensive care unit for any clinical reason or hemodynamic compromise.
  • Patients with platelet count <50,000.
  • Patients in a severe immunocompromised state.
  • Pregnant women. All patients who meet the criteria will have their medical records reviewed to ensure they are not pregnant.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Molly Mallory, L.Ac.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Heather Ondler Hinson M.S.

(507) 293-7891

OndlerHinson.Heather@mayo.edu

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