Intracerebral Hemorrhage Due to Oral Anticoagulants: Prediction of the Risk by Magnetic Resonance...
Ischemic StrokeThe purpose of this study is to determine whether Magnetic Resonance Imaging may predict the risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage for patients with ischemic stroke who receive indefinite oral anticoagulation
Can Thrombelastography Predict Blood Loss in Patients With Hip Fractures
Hip FractureBlood LossHip fractures are associated with a large hidden blood loss. That is, the total blood loss associated with hip fracture surgery is much greater than that observed intra operatively. There is currently no viable method of identifying patients at risk of transfusion. The on admission haemoglobin level has been shown to be falsely reassuring . We are conducting a study of 200 consecutive hip fracture patients. Thrombelastography (TEG) is taken on admission. The results are blinded to clinicians. Results will be evaluated at the end of the study, comparing intra-operative and total blood losses with the TEG profile of the patient.
Tourniquet Reduces Blood Loss in Postpartum Hemorrhage During Hysterectomy for Placenta Accreta...
Placenta AccretaPost Partum Hemorrhage1 moreMonocentric prospective observational study comparing the use of tourniquet in low uterus segement versus standard procedure in hysterectomy owing to placenta accreta
A Study Run at Multiple Study Sites to Test Whether the SAMANTA Questionnaire That is Used to Diagnose...
MenorrhagiaA study run at multiple study sites in Spain to test whether the SAMANTA questionnaire that is used to diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), can also be used to assess changes of severity of HMB in women with HMB who are treated during 12 months with a chronic hormonal treatment. Patients that are treated with chronic hormonal treatment as Levonorgestrel (trade name Mirena) or with a combination of estradiol valerate and dienogest (trade name Qlaira) or with Medroxyprogesterone acetate (trade name Progevera) and any new hormonal treatment marketed in Spain that has the indication for HMB in routine gynaecological practice are observed for 12 months in this study or for a shorter period in time in case of withdrawal. The study aims also to describe the overall satisfaction of women with their chronic hormonal treatment for HMB and how the women think their menstrual bleeding has changed. In addition the study aims to describe the changes of the score that is derived from the SAMANTA questionnaire in relation to Quality of Life. Quality of Life is measured with the SF36v2 questionnaire. The Short Form (36) Health Survey is a 36-item, patient-reported survey of patient health.
Accuracy of the Red Reflex Test in the Pediatric Population
Abnormal Vitreous Humor MorphologyAbnormal Choroid Morphology3 moreThis study is designed to investigate the sensitivity and specificity of the Red Reflex Test (RRT), with and without dilation, for early detection of ocular abnormalities in children and newborns. The RRT functions by shining a light from an ophthalmoscope into a participant's eye and noting the presence or absence of a red glow. Despite its use in pediatric clinics for years, this test at times fails to detect significant ocular diseases, especially located in the back of the eye, threatening visual development in this population. Therefore, the investigators aim to quantify the utility of this test as a tool for screening by comparing these findings on RRT with those of retinal photography. The investigators hypothesize that the sensitivity and specificity of the RRT will be sufficient for detecting anterior segment pathology but will be insufficient for detecting posterior segment pathology with or without dilation.
Prediction of Uterine Atony After Vaginal Delivery by Elastography
Postpartum HemorrhageProspective study evaluating the feasibility of shear-wave elastography of the uterus during the third stage of labour and following placental delivery. The investigators hypothesize that the stiffness of the myometrium can be measured by using shear-wave technology. This study involves 30 patients with a healthy pregnancy and spontaneous vaginal delivery. One co-investigator will carry out measurements at the uterine fundus, at three different time points: after fetal delivery, after placental delivery and 30 minutes after placental delivery.
Major Pelvic Hemorrhage in Complex Surgery
Pelvic BleedingHemorrhage is a challenging complication of pelvic surgery. In this study, the investigators aimed to analyze the causes, management, and outcomes of major pelvic hemorrhage in patients undergoing complex abdomino-pelvic surgery. Participants who had a major intraoperative pelvic hemorrhage during complex abdomino-pelvic surgery at 11 tertiary referral centers were included. Participant characteristics, causes of hemorrhage, management strategies, and outcomes including morbidity and mortality analyses were evaluated.
Stratifying Risk for Intracerebral Haemorrhage
Preterm BirthCoagulation Protein Disorders1 moreThis study aims to investigates the role of gestational age on the prevalence of coagulation factors and components of the complement system in preterm- (≤32+0 weeks) and term neonates (≥37+0 weeks) and their role for the development of brain hemorrhage.
Three-dimensional Power Doppler in the Diagnosis of Endometrial Lesions in Patients With Postmenopausal...
Postmenopausal Bleeding100 women suffering post-menopausal bleeding will be included in the study. All the participants will undergo 3D Transvaginal Ultrasound to assess the endometrium and myometrium (for the presence of any focal lesions e.g. polypi) followed by 3D Power Doppler ultrasound assessment of the vascular indices: vascularization index (VI), flow index (FI) and vascularization-flow index (VFI) and endometrial volumes. The results of the ultrasound and Doppler indices will be correlated to the histopathological examination of specimens collected following fractional curettage or hysterectomy.
Coagulation Test Changes Associated With Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution in Cardiac Surgery
Coagulation DisorderBleedingThe researchers are trying to reduce the need for blood transfusions in subjects having surgery that will involve the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. A unit of whole blood will be removed as part of their standard of care prior to going on cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This unit is given back to the subject post CPB. This has been shown to reduce the need for blood transfusion in patients.