Status:

COMPLETED

Randomized Trial of Pulsatile vs Non Pulsatile Perfusion on Short Term Changes in Kidney Function Using an Intra-Aortic Ballooon Pump During Cardioplegic Arrest in Patients Undergoing Myocardial Reperfusion

Lead Sponsor:

University of Catanzaro

Conditions:

Aortocoronary Bypass

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Linear flow during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) frequently induces renal damage. We will evaluate whether automatic intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) induce pulsatile perfusion preserves renal functio...

Detailed Description

Linear flow during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) frequently induces renal damage. We will evaluate whether automatic intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) induced pulsatile perfusion preserves renal functi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients undergoing isolated primary high-risk coronary artery bypass grafting for severe left main stem disease (70% narrowing) or left-main equivalent three-vessels coronary disease

Exclusion

  • Patients older than 75 years
  • With kidney disease ≥ Stage 4 (GFR 15 - 29 ml/min/1.73 m2)
  • With other splanchnic organ comorbidities (liver or mesenteric impairment, abdominal aortic aneurysm, abdominal arteries vasculopathy)
  • Severe autoimmune disease.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00454428

Last Update

March 30 2007

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Cardiac Surgery and Nephrology

Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy, 88100