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A Study to Determine Arterial Occlusion Pressure Using Real-time Ultrasonography
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to utilize direct visualization of proximal arterial occlusion via point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS), with an eventual goal of developing a simple, inexpensive model for both assessment and instruction of hemorrhage control.
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A Study to Evaluate Arterial Mechanical Properties with Ultrasound-based Methods
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this research is to use new ultrasound-based methods to measure the mechanical properties of arteries.
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Dual-plane Ultrasound Imaging During Vascular Access Procedures
Rochester, MN
The aims of this study are to assess the clinical efficiency of utilization of a dual-plane simultaneous view ultrasound probe (Butterfly iQ+; Butterfly Network, Inc.) during arterial catheter placement in the operating room. Outcome metrics to include: number of attempts for successful cannulation, amount of time to complete procedure, percent of failed attempts / total attempts, and to assess end-user response to use of dual-plane probe via subjective feedback.
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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD):Utility of Echocardiography including Contrast and Strain Imaging
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to perform and analyze standard transthoracic echocardiography with contrast and strain imaging in 80 consecutive patients seen in the Mayo Clinic Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Clinic and interpret any prior pre- or post-SCAD echocardiogram studies for comparison.