Stomach Ultrasound and Heart Pumping in Bypass Surgery Patients
Compares stomach ultrasound findings with heart pumping strength in adults having bypass surgery.
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Registry title: Preoperative Gastric Ultrasound and Left Ventricular Function in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Key facts
- Where
- Adıyaman, TürkiyeSee the site
Where in Türkiye
- Adıyaman Training and Research HospitalAdıyaman, TürkiyeTaking people
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Trial details
- Who runs it
- Adiyaman University
- Trial code
- NCT07898215
- Record updated
- 6 November 2026
- Original description
This study aims to investigate whether reduced heart function is associated with differences in stomach contents before elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery will be divided into two groups based on their left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), a measure of how well the heart pumps blood: patients with an LVEF below 40% and patients with an LVEF of 40% or higher. Before surgery, the researchers will use ultrasound to examine the stomach. They will assess the presence and amount of stomach contents using the Perlas grading system and ultrasound measurements of the gastric antrum. The main objective is to compare gastric ultrasound findings between the two groups. The researchers will also evaluate estimated gastric volume and the frequency of stomach findings associated with a higher risk of aspiration during anesthesia.Read full original descriptionShow less
Evaluation of the Relationship Between Preoperative Gastric Ultrasonography Findings and Left Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients Undergoing Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
This study aims to investigate whether reduced heart function is associated with differences in stomach contents before elective coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery will be divided into two groups based on their left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), a measure of how well the heart pumps blood: patients with an LVEF below 40% and patients with an LVEF of 40% or higher. Before surgery, the researchers will use ultrasound to examine the stomach. They will assess the presence and amount of stomach contents using the Perlas grading system and ultrasound measurements of the gastric antrum. The main objective is to compare gastric ultrasound findings between the two groups. The researchers will also evaluate estimated gastric volume and the frequency of stomach findings associated with a higher risk of aspiration during anesthesia.
Inclusion: Age ≥18 years; Scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass; Willingness to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion: Emergency surgery; History of upper gastrointestinal surgery; Known gastroparesis or severe gastrointestinal motility disorders; History of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); Active nausea or vomiting; Body mass index (BMI) >40 kg/m²; Inability to cooperate with gastric ultrasonography assessment; Refusal to participate in the study.