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INR Comparison Testing in Cardiac Surgery

Completed
Conditions
Coagulation Disorder
Registration Number
NCT03267823
Lead Sponsor
University of Miami
Brief Summary

The investigator is testing blood samples to compare the results of two different techniques. Since blood loss and the need for blood transfusions continue to be major problems after heart surgery and other types of surgery, the blood clotting levels are constantly checked during heart surgery as part of clinical care.The purpose of this study is to compare the INR levels in blood before and after the heart bypass during surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
  • Patients undergoing elective surgery.
  • Patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
  • Patients to undergo general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.
  • Patients with well-controlled health disorders.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients currently on Coumadin or other anticoagulants; including, direct thrombin inhibitors and direct Xa inhibitors.
  • Patients who are under 18 years of age or pregnant.
  • Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
  • Patients with known coagulation disorders.
  • Patients who are unable to provide informed consent in the form of a signature

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in correlation between laboratory and point of care INRBaseline, Within ten minutes of completion of bypass

Pearson's Coefficient

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in agreement between laboratory and point of care INRBaseline, Within ten minutes of completion of bypass

Bland-Altman plots

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Miami Hospital

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

University of Miami Hospital
🇺🇸Miami, Florida, United States

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