Tiny heart probe may predict lung recovery in ICU patients
NCT ID NCT03763773
First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study tested whether a miniaturized ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus could help predict outcomes in 50 patients with severe lung failure (ARDS). The researchers measured how much the main vein collapses during breathing, which may indicate heart strain. The goal was to see if this measurement could predict how many days patients would need a breathing machine or their risk of death.
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Hôpital Roger Salengro, CHU
Lille, France
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