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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Opole University Hospital
Opole, 45-401, Poland
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