New method helps heart surgery patients get off blood pressure drugs faster

NCT ID NCT02479529

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looked at a better way to stop the blood pressure drug norepinephrine in 130 adults after heart surgery. Patients had a condition called vasoplegic syndrome, which causes dangerously low blood pressure. The goal was to see if using a measure called dynamic arterial compliance could help doctors safely reduce the drug without causing harm. The study aimed to shorten ICU stays and improve recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens-Picardie

    Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France

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