Ultrasound to guide fluids after heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to help doctors decide how much fluid to give patients after heart surgery. It aims to improve recovery by checking if patients need more fluids.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for heart surgery and will recover in the intensive care unit (ICU) after the operation.
- You do not have severe kidney disease (stage 5) or need dialysis.
- You are not on mechanical heart support devices (like a ventricular assist device).
- You have not had a heart transplant and are not scheduled for one.
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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