CompletedNot Applicable

New Methods to Detect a Decrease in Heart Function

Denmark32 participantsStarted 2004-05-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the changes in heart function during onset of spinal anesthesia using a new and less invasive method, the LidcoTMplus.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years – 100 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 60 years or older * Elective orthopedic or plastic lower limp surgery * in spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Body weight \<40 kg * Currently in treatment with lithium * Evidence of aortic valve regurgitation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00192894

SponsorRigshospitalet, Denmark

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2005-03-15

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