Stomach emptying may sharpen heart images during surgery

NCT ID NCT07209293

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at whether suctioning out stomach contents before taking heart ultrasound images during cardiac surgery makes those images clearer. About 200 adults having heart surgery with a special ultrasound probe will take part. Researchers will compare image quality before and after stomach emptying to find the best approach.

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  • Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist

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    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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