Doctors probe hidden blood pressure gaps in heart surgery

NCT ID NCT02652858

Summary

This study aimed to understand why blood pressure readings can differ between the body's core and limbs during heart-lung bypass surgery. Researchers measured pulse waves in 40 patients undergoing scheduled heart surgery to see if this difference could be reliably detected. The goal was to gather knowledge to help prevent potentially incorrect medication decisions during these critical operations.

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Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Bron, 69500, France

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