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Clinical Trials/NCT01359683
NCT01359683WithdrawnNot Applicable

Heart Rate Variability Changes During Cardiac Surgery And The Incidence Of Post-Operative Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drexel University College of Medicine2 sites in 1 countryStarted: September 2007Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Withdrawn
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Investigate non-linear heart rate variability (HRV) indexes as predictors of the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and valvular surgery.

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate non-linear heart rate variability indexes as predictors of the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and valvular surgery.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Na
Intervention Model
Single Group
Primary Purpose
Diagnostic
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • All patients who will have cardiac surgery
  • The patient must be mentally able and willing to participate in the study
  • Male or female patients over the age of 18

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients with major renal, hepatic, respiratory, or cerebral dysfunction
  • Patients with atrial fibrillation or other forms of sinus node dysfunction
  • Patients requiring continuous artificial pacing
  • Patients with significant congenital heart disease with or without arrhythmias
  • Patients on Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Patients experiencing cardiac emergencies or undergoing cardiac salvage operations

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Investigate non-linear heart rate variability (HRV) indexes as predictors of the incidence of cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and valvular surgery.

Time Frame: Sept 07 - Sept 08

Secondary Outcomes

  • Registration of HRV changes during cardiac surgery, and comparison HRV pre-operatively, post anesthesia induction, on emergence from anesthesia and postoperatively.(Sept 07 - Sept 08)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (2)

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