Heart ultrasound in the ER: a game changer for cardiac arrest?
NCT ID NCT04972526
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a special heart ultrasound (called transesophageal echocardiography) during emergencies helps doctors better treat critically ill patients, including those in cardiac arrest or shock. Researchers will track 1,000 adults in the ER and ICU to see if this imaging tool improves survival and is safe. The goal is to understand how this technology affects real-time decision-making and patient outcomes.
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