This study addresses the influence of anesthesia induction, ventilation and influence of cardiac surgical procedures and cardio-pulmonary-bypass on right ventricular function. Influence on patient outcome is also studied. Three dimensional echocardiography is applied.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
59
University Hospital Tubingen
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Time on Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Duration of ICU stay
Time frame: up to 60 days
Time to hospital discharge
Hospital Outcome
Time frame: up to 120 days
Catecholamine dosages
after anesthesia induction, end of surgery, 12h and 24h after intensive care unit (ICU) admission
Time frame: up to 24 hours
Catecholamine free days
Catecholamine free days on ICU
Time frame: up to 60 days
Hours on mechanical ventilation
Duration of mechanical ventilation
Time frame: up to 1440 hours
Organ failure during ICU stay
Early organ failure (Lab tests: Creatinine, Bilirubin, Lactate, Thromboplastin Time)
Time frame: up to 60 days
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