Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Scan Compared to Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) in Endocarditis
Not Applicable
Terminated
- Conditions
- Endocarditis
- Registration Number
- NCT00995384
- Lead Sponsor
- William Beaumont Hospitals
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of cardiac CT versus TEE in endocarditis patients.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- TERMINATED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 2
Inclusion Criteria
- Acute endocarditis with positive TEE
Exclusion Criteria
- Renal failure
- Contrast dye allergy
- Beta-blocker allergy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visual Difference in CT versus TEE images in Endocarditis Upon CT Scan
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Morbidity 4 weeks & 6 months post CT scan
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
William Beaumont Hosptial
🇺🇸Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
William Beaumont Hosptial🇺🇸Royal Oak, Michigan, United States