Ultrasound of a vein to prevent low blood pressure during anesthesia
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using ultrasound to measure a vein near your heart (the inferior vena cava) can help prevent low blood pressure (hypotension) when you go under anesthesia for surgery. It is for older adults (65-85) scheduled for non-cardiac surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 28.
- You are scheduled for non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia and are in relatively good health (ASA class I-III).
- You do not have serious heart rhythm problems, a pacemaker, or severe liver/kidney disease.
- You do not have chronic lung disease or high blood pressure in your lungs.
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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