Platelet Inhibition and Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Emergent Cardiac Surgery

June 17, 2020 updated by: Medical University of Graz

Does Platelet Inhibition Predict Surgery Related Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Emergent Cardiac Surgery During Dual Antiplatelet Therapy - a Pilot Study

The aim of the study is to evaluate if there is an association between platelet inhibition and surgery-related bleeding in patients undergoing emergent cardiac surgery during dual antiplatelet therapy.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Blood for measuring platelet function is drawn before induction of anesthesia

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

167

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Graz, Austria, 8036
        • Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients needing emergent cardiac surgery under dual antiplatelet therapy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • First time on-pump CABG with or without valve replacement

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Redo surgery,
  • Renal insufficiency needing dialysis,
  • Concomitant medication with warfarin,
  • Preoperative fibrinogen < 150 mg%

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
One group
Emergency surgery

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Calculated Blood Loss
Time Frame: until postoperative day 5
until postoperative day 5

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
BARC Bleeding
Time Frame: until postoperative day 2
Intracranial bleed within 48 hours, Reoperation after closure of sternotomy for the purpose of controlling bleeding, Transfusion of equal to or more than 5 Units of packed red blood cells within a 48-hour period, Chest tube output of equal to or more than 2 L within a 24-h period.
until postoperative day 2

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Elisabeth Mahla, M.D., Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 4, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 7, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 18, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 17, 2020

Last Verified

June 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 21-202 ex 09/10

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