How anesthesia and imaging affect heart valve leak assessment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how anesthesia, breathing machines, and imaging methods change the way doctors measure a leaky heart valve. It aims to make sure the severity of aortic regurgitation is accurately measured before surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a leaky aortic heart valve of any severity level.
- You are scheduled for heart surgery that will include a special ultrasound probe placed in your esophagus.
- You do not have an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation or flutter.
- You do not have more than a mild leak in your mitral valve (the other main heart valve).
- You are not in critical condition before surgery as defined by standard risk scores.
- You do not have a prosthetic (artificial) aortic valve.
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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