Liver ultrasound may spot hidden heart trouble after surgery
NCT ID NCT06777355
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether a liver ultrasound could detect right-sided heart failure after cardiac surgery. Researchers measured blood flow in the portal vein using Doppler ultrasound in 32 high-risk patients within 24 hours of surgery. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive test could replace or supplement the current gold standard (a catheter in the heart) for diagnosing right ventricular dysfunction.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive way to predict heart complications after surgery, potentially improving patient monitoring.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 32 participants. The findings are exploratory and need confirmation in larger trials before changing practice.
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CMC Ambroise Paré Hartmann
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Île-de-France Region, 92200, France