Heart ultrasound may help surgeons avoid fluid mistakes
NCT ID NCT06188039
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a heart ultrasound measure called the superior vena cava collapsibility index (SVC-CI) can predict which patients need fluids during major abdominal or aortic surgery. Researchers gave 150 patients a small fluid bolus and measured heart output changes. The goal is to help doctors give fluids more precisely, reducing risks like fluid overload or dehydration.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could give doctors a reliable way to guide fluid therapy during surgery, potentially reducing complications and deaths.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on a diagnostic test, not a treatment. The findings may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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Opole University Hospital
Opole, 45-401, Poland