In association with Edwards LifeSciences, the study will aim to develop an algorithm based on right heart (right atrial, right ventricular and pulmonary artery) waveforms for the early detection of RV dysfunction in cardiothoracic and liver surgery patients at UMMC. This is a prospective, non-interventional, observational study.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
152
This is an observational study
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Arterial waveform
The slope of the diastolic right ventricular waveform which includes measures of RV end-diastolic pressure and RV contractility (dPdt)
Time frame: 24 hours postoperative
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