3D Sonographic Measurement of Volumetric Flow in Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic Shunts
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases, Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | July 2013 |
| End Date: | April 2015 |
To determine if 3D ultrasound measurements can accurately measure the pressure of blood flow
across a stent that has been placed in a portal vein to reduce portal vein pressure known as
Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic shunts or TIPS.
across a stent that has been placed in a portal vein to reduce portal vein pressure known as
Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic shunts or TIPS.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male and female 18 years of age and older
2. Have an existing TIPS (Transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt)
3. Have an ultrasound ordered by your physician to evaluate your TIPS.
4. Able to read, understand and sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Under 18 years of age
2. Cannot be pregnant -
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