Comparing Cardiac Chamber Measurements: TTE vs. TEE Under Anesthesia
Recruiting
Observational Study
Heart Chambers
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 114 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to compare two common ultrasound techniques used during heart surgery: transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). TTE is performed by placing an ultrasound probe on the chest, while TEE involves inserting a probe into the esophagus, which provides closer and clearer images of the heart. Both methods are part of routine care for patients undergo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18, able to provide informed consent.
* Patients scheduled for coronary revascularization cardiac surgery under general anesthesia.
* With normal left ventricular (LV) systolic function, defined by an ejection fraction of 50% or more, and normal right ventricular (RV) sy…
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