Ultrasound may replace X-Rays for heart catheter placement in lung disease
NCT ID NCT07154927
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether doctors can use ultrasound (instead of X-rays) to guide a thin tube called a Swan-Ganz catheter into the right heart artery in people with pulmonary hypertension. The goal is to see if this method is safe, fast, and accurate. About 35 adults will take part. If it works, it could reduce radiation exposure and make the procedure easier to do at the bedside.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ultrasound-guided pulmonary artery catheterization
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make catheter placement safer and more accessible for people with pulmonary hypertension, reducing the need for X-ray guidance.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 35 participants. The technique may not work well in all patients, and complications like catheter misplacement or arrhythmias are still possible.
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