Neuro psychological dysfunction post cardiac by-pass surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18 or older having first time isolated CABG Written informed consent Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Steroid usage, pregnancy, Atrial venticular black or sinus node dysfunction - Bronchoconstrictive disease/hypersensitivity to adenosine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To assess if adenosine has a neuro protective effect in patients undergoing cardiac by-pass surgery;Secondary Objective: Assess the changes in haemodynamic status ie inotropic requirements etc; Primary end point(s): Primary endpoint To assess whether adenosine has a neuro-protective effect which is clinically translated into improvement of neuro-psychometric dysfunction when tested by the “CANTAB” neuro-psychometric tests. Secondary endpoint Will assess the changes in the haemodynamic status, inotropic requirement, mediastinal haemorrhage and blood product requirement of patients treated with adenosine. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom