How preoperative fasting affects heart function
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how the heart's right chamber works in patients who have fasted before surgery. Researchers use an ultrasound test to measure a specific heart function and want to see if not drinking fluids or taking sedatives before surgery changes it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your health status is classified as ASA 1, 2, or 3 (meaning you are generally healthy or have mild to severe but controlled medical conditions).
- You have not received any fluids by IV before surgery.
- You have not taken any sedative medications before surgery.
- You have no known heart disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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