Pre- vs Postoperative Thromboprophylaxis for Liver Resection
Liver CancerSurgery5 moreThromboprophylaxis for liver surgery can be commenced either preoperatively or postoperatively. Despite a clear trade-off between thrombosis and bleeding in liver surgery patients, there is no international consensus when thrombosis prophylaxis should be commenced in patients undergoing liver surgery. As far as we know, there are no prospective randomized trials in this field, and current guidelines are unfortunately based on very low quality evidence, that is, a few retrospective studies and expert opinion. Both American and European thromboprophylaxis guidelines for abdominal cancer surgery support the preoperative initiation of thromboprophylaxis, but these guidelines do not specifically address the increased bleeding risk associated with liver surgery. On the contrary, Dutch guidelines recommend postoperative thromboprophylaxis only, because of lack of evidence for preoperative thromboprophylaxis. Traditionally, many liver surgery units have been reluctant in using preoperative thromboprophylaxis due to the potentially increased risk of bleeding complications. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines recommend preoperative thromboprophylaxis in liver surgery, but the guidelines provide no supporting evidence for this recommendation. Overall, the amount of evidence is scarce and somewhat contradictory in this clinically relevant field of thromboprophylaxis in liver surgery. The aim of this study is to compare pre- and postoperatively initiated thromboprophylaxis regimens in liver surgery in a randomized controlled trial.
Ga68 V/Q PET/CT for Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis: a Diagnostic Accuracy Study vs CT Pulmonary Angiography...
Pulmonary EmbolismThis study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity) of V/Q PET/CT for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE), using CT pulmonary angiography as a reference standard.
On Dose Efficiency of Modern CT-scanners in Chest Scans
PneumoniaLung Cancer3 moreCT scans of the chest / thorax are of great importance both in the initial diagnosis and in the follow-up of pulmonary or thoracic diseases. As an example, CT angiography of the pulmonary arteries (CTPA) is worldwide considered to be gold standard test in patients with a suspicion for pulmonary embolism. The aim of this study is to measure and compare dose efficiency of modern CT scanners for unenhanced and contrast-enhanced scan protocols of the chest/thorax. Patients who are referred for a CT of the chest/thorax will be randomly assigned to one of the three CT scanners currently in use at our institution.
The OPTICA Study - The Optimised Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) in Pregnancy,...
Pulmonary EmbolismPregnancy Related1 moreA prospective multicentre study aiming to validate the clinical utility and safety of an optimised low-dose computed-tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) protocol for suspected pulmonary embolism in pregnancy
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Predicting Adverse Outcomes in Emergency Department Patients With Acute...
Pulmonary EmbolismThis study is an observational, prospective study examining the role point-of-care echocardiography of predicting short term adverse outcomes in emergency department patients with acute pulmonary embolism. The primary objective is to assess the diagnostic performance of ultrasound-guided measures of right ventricular dilation (RVD) and strain in predicting clinical outcomes in acute PE. The secondary objective is to investigate the utility of combining ultrasound-guided measures of RVD and the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) score in predicting adverse outcomes in acute PE.
Associations of Combinations of Single-nucleotide Polymorphisms in Women With Premature Ovarian...
Primary Ovarian InsufficiencyCardiovascular Diseases8 moreResearch objective. - To study the associations between combinations of single nucleotide polymorphisms and behavioural risk factors with non-communicable diseases and adverse outcomes in women with premature ovarian failure. Research objectives: To study the associations between combinations of single-nucleotide polymorphisms and behavioural risk factors with heart rate disorders and adverse outcomes in women with premature ovarian failure Examine the associations between combinations of single nucleotide polymorphisms and behavioural risk factors with stable STIs in women with premature ovarian failure. Examine the associations between combinations of single nucleotide polymorphisms and behavioural risk factors with thrombomolia in women with premature ovarian failure Study the associations between combinations of single nucleotide polymorphisms and behavioural risk factors and adverse cardiovascular outcomes in women with premature ovarian failure.
Abbott Vascular Medical Device Registry
Acute Myocardial InfarctionRestenoses4 moreThe AV-MDR is a prospective, non-randomized, open-label, multi-center registry. The purpose of the AV-MDR study is to proactively collect and evaluate clinical data on the usage of the devices in scope within their intended use with the aim of confirming safety and performance throughout their expected lifetime, ensuring the continued acceptability of identified risks, detecting emerging risks on the basis of factual evidence, ensuring the continued acceptability of the benefit-risk ratio, and identifying possible systematic misuse or off-label usage such that the intended use can be verified as appropriate.
Adverse Outcome of Acute Pulmonary Embolism by Artificial Intelligence System Based on CT Pulmonary...
Pulmonary Embolism and ThrombosisDeterioration2 moreThe investigators aim to build a predictive tool for Adverse Outcome of Acute Pulmonary Embolism by Artificial Intelligence System Based on CT Pulmonary Angiography.
Treating Pulmonary Embolism With Laguna Thrombectomy System (TRUST)
Pulmonary EmbolismThis is a prospective, multi-center, pivotal study to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the Laguna Thrombectomy System for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. The Laguna Thrombectomy System is an investigational device which consists of the Laguna Clot Retriever™ System and the Malibu Aspiration Catheter™ System. These devices are manufactured by Innova Vascular, Inc.
Evaluation of the Magneto eTrieve™ PE Kit for Endovascular Thrombectomy in Subjects With Acute Pulmonary...
Pulmonary EmbolismProspective, multi-center, open-label, single-arm clinical study of the safety and effectiveness of the eTrieve™ in subjects presenting with signs and symptoms of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism