Assement of Left Ventricular Function Before Decannulation in Cardiac Surgery :Visual Estimation vs TEE
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorAtaturk University
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the cardiovascular surgeon's visual estimation of LV function before decannulation following cardiopulmonary bypass, using TEE results as the reference standard.
Age between 18 and 75 years
Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CABG, valve surgery, or aortic surgery)
ASA physical status III-IV
Able and willing to provide written informed consent
Emergency surgery
Known severe preoperative left ventricular dysfunction (EF < 30%)
Significant arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation)
Preoperative requirement for mechanical circulatory support (e.g., IABP)