Influence of Ultrasound Examination of the Lungs on the Prognosis and Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the benefits of using lung ultrasound exams in the early period after heart surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. The study compares the ability of ultrasound to detect early lung complications against traditional chest X-rays and CT scans. It also investigates whether early detection of lung fluid buildup affects patient outcomes in the mid-term after surgery. Participants will have lung ultrasounds on days 1, 3, 5, and 7 after surgery. In one group, medical treatments such as diuretics and anti-inflammatory drugs will be adjusted based on the ultrasound results to improve patient status. The control group will also have ultrasounds but treatment decisions will rely on standard clinical and X-ray methods without using ultrasound findings. During the hospital stay, ultrasound exams will be done every two days until discharge or death, up to 4 weeks. Researchers will measure how many patients have lung fluid at discharge, track lung complications, medication doses, and time spent at home after leaving the hospital. This follow-up aims to assess how ultrasound-guided treatment may impact recovery and outcomes after cardiac surgery.

Influence of Lung Ultrasonography on the Prognosis and Postoperative Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients