Gastric suctioning during heart surgery with TEE
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at using a tube to remove stomach contents during heart surgery that uses transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), a special ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus to see the heart. It aims to see if this improves the quality of the images.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having heart surgery that requires a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), where a small probe is placed in your esophagus to take pictures of your heart.
- You do not have a hiatal hernia (a condition where part of your stomach pushes up into your chest).
- You do not have any narrowing or blockage in your esophagus (esophageal stricture).
- You have no other reasons that would make a TEE unsafe for you.
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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