Testing a new ultrasound system for heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study is testing a new ultrasound system that takes pictures of your heart from inside your esophagus during surgery. It is for people who are already scheduled for this type of imaging as part of their procedure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can make your own medical decisions.
- You are scheduled for a heart ultrasound through your esophagus as part of your surgery.
- You agree to participate and sign a consent form.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have any serious esophagus or stomach problems that would make the ultrasound unsafe.
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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