RecruitingNCT07052461

Association of Microcirculation, Vexus Score and Femoral Vein Doppler in Patients on the ICU After Non-emergency Cardiac Surgery


Sponsor

University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Apr 14, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of the VeMic study is to explore if venous congestion is linked with microcirculatory impairment in elective cardiac surgery patients in the postoperative ICU stay.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Elective or urgent (need for definitive procedure during hospitalisation, but not emergency intervention) cardiac surgery

Exclusion Criteria7

  • Age < 18 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Known severe chronic kidney disease (estimated glomerular filtration rate <15 mL/min per 1.73 m2 or dialysis)
  • Renal or liver transplantation
  • Any known condition interfering with Doppler evaluation of the portal system (including known or suspected cirrhosis or portal vein thrombosis or huge abdominal emphysema).
  • Inability to consent to study
  • Emergency cardiac surgery

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Locations(1)

University Hospital Basel

Basel, Switzerland

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