Heart ultrasound before surgery in older or at-risk adults
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a heart ultrasound done before surgery can help improve recovery and outcomes for people having non-heart surgeries. It is for older patients or those with heart risks.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older, OR
- You are 18 or older with at least 2 heart risk factors (like high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, etc.), OR
- You are 18 or older and have known heart disease.
- Your surgery is planned (not an emergency) and you will stay in the hospital at least overnight.
- You are not currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) and have not had heart surgery in the past month.
- You can read and understand a questionnaire about how you function day-to-day (the WHODAS).
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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