Heart surgery fluid trick may cut complications
NCT ID NCT07466082
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether using a noninvasive monitor called Pleth Variability Index (PVI) to guide fluid replacement during heart surgery could improve outcomes. Eighty patients undergoing cardiac surgery received a technique called acute normovolemic hemodilution, where some blood is removed and replaced with fluids. The goal was to see if PVI guidance leads to more precise fluid management and fewer complications like kidney injury or the need for blood transfusions.
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Bursa City Hospital
Bursa, Nilüfer, 16110, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) guided by Pleth Variability Index
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help surgeons manage fluids more precisely during heart surgery, potentially reducing complications and the need for blood transfusions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 80 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The technique is not a treatment for a disease but a method to improve surgical outcomes.
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