Heart surgery study aims to decode mysterious blood pressure shifts
NCT ID NCT02652858
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looked at 40 heart surgery patients to understand why blood pressure readings can differ between the body's center and arms during use of a heart-lung machine. Researchers measured pulse wave speed at the thigh, upper arm, and wrist to find a better way to detect these differences. The goal is to help doctors make safer decisions during surgery.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69500, France
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