Comparing heart measurements in cardiac surgery patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares three ways to measure how well your heart pumps blood after cardiac surgery. It uses a standard catheter and two newer monitors to see which is most accurate.
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Who can take part
- You have recently had heart surgery
- You have a pulmonary artery catheter placed for monitoring
- You are in stable condition (not critically unstable)
- You are able to give consent
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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