Atrial Heart Movement Test to Predict Rhythm Problems After Heart Surgery
Checks heart atrial movement by ultrasound before surgery to predict irregular heartbeats afterward.
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Registry title: Atrial Dyssynchrony to Predict Arrhythmias in the Postoperative Setting of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Key facts
- Where
- Mendoza, ArgentinaSee the site
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Where in Argentina
- Clínica de CuyoMendoza, ArgentinaTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
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- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- School of Medicine. National University of Cuyo
- Trial code
- NCT07388108
- Record updated
- 10 February 2026
- Original description
This study aims to improve the prediction for developing arrhythmias in the postoperative period of cardiovascular surgery by using non-invasive echocardiographic techniques that are sensitive to detect inter and intra-atrial dyssynchrony. The main question it aims to answer is:Read full original descriptionShow less
Atrial Electromechanical Alteration as a Predictor of Arrhythmias in the Postoperative Period After Cardiovascular Surgery
This study aims to improve the prediction for developing arrhythmias in the postoperative period of cardiovascular surgery by using non-invasive echocardiographic techniques that are sensitive to detect inter and intra-atrial dyssynchrony. The main question it aims to answer is:
Do patients with atrial dyssynchrony are at increased risk of developing arrhythmias in the postoperative period of cardiovascular surgery?
Patients admitted to the protocol will undergo an echocardiogram with atrial strain before surgery to determine the presence or absence of intra- and inter-atrial dyssynchrony and will be followed during hospitalization to assess the occurrence of atrial fibrillation in the postoperative period.
Inclusion: Patients with criteria for non-mitral cardiovascular surgery, in sinus rhythm, and who gave informed consent to participate in the study; Absence of atrial fibrillation upon hospital admission for surgery.
Exclusion: Surgery of the mitral or tricuspid valve; History of previous atrial fibrillation; History of congenital heart disease or cardiac tumors; Emergency surgery of the heart; Pour echocardiographic window.