Measuring heart output in septic shock
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to measure how much blood the heart pumps in patients with septic shock, a severe infection that causes dangerously low blood pressure. It may help doctors better understand and manage this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years.
- You have been diagnosed with septic shock, based on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines.
- You are not under 18, not pregnant, and do not have heart diseases like heart failure, arrhythmias, or moderate to severe valvular disease.
- You have good-quality ultrasound images of your heart.
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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