Echocardiography for Anesthesia Effects on Heart Function
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial studies how general anesthesia affects heart function and blood flow in people who experience low blood pressure during surgery.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are taking beta-blockers or anti-hypertensive medications, you will need to stop taking them to participate in this trial.
Is echocardiography safe for use in humans during anesthesia?
How is echocardiography used to assess anesthesia effects on heart function different from other treatments?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Echocardiography for Anesthesia Effects on Heart Function?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Anahita Dabo-Trubelja, MD
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who need general anesthesia for surgery, with at least a 20-minute prep time before incision and normal blood pressure. It's not for those in emergency surgery, on anti-hypertensive or beta-blocker medications, or with a history of heart disease.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo routine anesthetic and perioperative care with the addition of echocardiography and Clearsight BP measurement
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in heart function and blood flow post-anesthesia
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Echocardiography
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor