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Clinical Trials/NCT06434870
NCT06434870RecruitingNot Applicable

Comparison of the Effect of Spinal Anesthesia Applied in Elective Cesarean Cases on Frontal QRS Angle in Anemic and Non-Anemic Patients

Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentStarted: April 20, 2024Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Enrollment
100
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
The measurements to be taken include QRS, frontal QRS, QRS angle and Tp-e interval.(T4)

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The QRS-T angle represents a novel marker of myocardial repolarisation. It is defined as the angle difference between the direction of ventricular depolarisation (QRS wave) and the direction of ventricular repolarisation (T wave). It is an indicator of instability in the electrophysiological properties of the myocardium and is associated with arrhythmias. The frontal QRS-T angle is a straightforward, cost-effective parameter that can be readily obtained from 12-lead electrocardiography.

The most prevalent arrhythmias during pregnancy are atrial arrhythmias. However, ventricular tachyarrhythmias are exceedingly rare during pregnancy and may be life-threatening.

Caesarean section is one of the most common surgical procedures. General anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia and epidural anaesthesia can be employed in these patients. Spinal anaesthesia is a frequently employed method in caesarean section operations due to its rapid onset of effect, technical simplicity of application and higher probability of success.

In pregnant women, anaemia is defined as a haemoglobin concentration below 11 mg/dL in the first trimester, 11 mg/dL in the second trimester and 10.5 mg/dL in the third trimester.

Detailed Description

The QRS-T angle represents a novel marker of myocardial repolarisation. It is defined as the angle difference between the direction of ventricular depolarisation (QRS wave) and the direction of ventricular repolarisation (T wave). It is an indicator of instability in the electrophysiological properties of the myocardium and is associated with arrhythmias. The frontal QRS-T angle is a straightforward, cost-effective parameter that can be readily derived from 12-lead electrocardiography. The angle between the QRS and T waves is a useful indicator of myocardial repolarisation. It is associated with arrhythmias and instability in the electrophysiological properties of the myocardium. The frontal QRS-T angle is a simple, inexpensive parameter that can be easily obtained from 12-lead electrocardiography.

Pregnancy has a profound effect on the cardiovascular system. It results in an increase in blood volume, heart rate, venous pressure in the lower extremities, and cardiac output. Furthermore, it can result in a reduction in peripheral resistance and pulmonary vascular resistance, as well as a decline in blood pressure. Furthermore, it affects the cardiac conduction system, rendering patients more susceptible to arrhythmias. The most prevalent arrhythmias during pregnancy are atrial arrhythmias. Ventricular tachyarrhythmias are relatively uncommon during pregnancy and can be life-threatening.

One of the most common surgical procedures is caesarean section. General anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia and epidural anaesthesia can be employed in these patients. Spinal anaesthesia is a frequently employed method in caesarean section operations due to its rapid onset of effect, technical ease of application and higher chance of success. In addition to the beneficial effects, direct cardiac and indirect cardiac side effects may be observed, such as vasodilatation due to sympathetic denervation, decreased right heart pressure and reflex bradycardia, which depend on the level of block.

In pregnant women, haemoglobin values below 11 mg/dL in the first trimester, 11 mg/dL in the second trimester and 10.5 mg/dL in the third trimester are considered to indicate anaemia.

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of spinal anaesthesia in elective caesarean section cases on frontal QRS angle in anaemic and non-anaemic patients.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Case Control
Time Perspective
Prospective

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Aged 18-45 years
  • •Patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II classification

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Patients with rhythm disorders
  • •Patients with electrolyte disturbances
  • •Patients with liver and/or renal failure
  • •Obese patients (body mass index > 30)
  • •Trauma patients
  • •Cancer patients
  • •ASA III-IV patients
  • •Patients who do not wish to participate in the study will be excluded.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The measurements to be taken include QRS, frontal QRS, QRS angle and Tp-e interval.(T4)

Time Frame: 5 min after spinal anaesthesia

The measurements to be taken include QRS, frontal QRS, QRS angle and Tp-e interval.(T5)

Time Frame: 10 min after spinal anaesthesia

The measurements to be taken include QRS, frontal QRS, QRS angle and Tp-e interval. (T1)

Time Frame: preoperatively

The measurements to be taken include QRS, frontal QRS, QRS angle and Tp-e interval.(T2)

Time Frame: after spinal anaesthesia

The measurements to be taken include QRS, frontal QRS, QRS angle and Tp-e interval.(T3)

Time Frame: 5 min after spinal anaesthesia

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor
Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

ahmet kaya

assistant professor

Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Education and Research Hospital

Study Sites (1)

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