CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Intrathecal Local Anesthetics on Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain

United States10 participantsStarted 2023-02-01

Plain-language summary

The objective of this study is to assess the effects of intrathecal local anesthetics on left ventricular global longitudinal strain (LVGLS) using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE).

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients undergoing elective knee and hip replacements under spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not wish to consent * Patients with contraindications to TTE * Patients with reduced left ventricular systolic function as defined by LV ejection fraction \< 50% on pre-operative echocardiography * Patients with body mass index greater than 40 * Non-English-speaking subjects * Cognitively impaired adults

What they're measuring

Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain

Timeframe: 5 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05650008

SponsorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-10

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