Ultrasound to predict low blood pressure in older adults having spinal anesthesia
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses ultrasound to check your internal jugular vein, which may help predict if your blood pressure will drop during spinal anesthesia. It aims to find better ways to keep you safe during surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery that will use spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine injected into your back).
- You are in generally good health, or have mild to moderate health issues, as determined by your doctor.
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form.
- You are not having emergency surgery, are not severely obese (BMI under 40), and do not take a certain blood pressure medication (ACE inhibitors).
- Your blood pressure is stable before the spinal injection, and your heart pumps well.
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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