Gastric suctioning during heart surgery with TEE
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.
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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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