Status:
COMPLETED
B-type Natriuretic Peptide in the Diagnosis of Heart Failure Related Ascites
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Conditions:
Heart Failure
Liver Cirrhosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The serum albumin ascites gradient (SAAG) is a recommended tool for ascites diagnosis since values ≥1.1 g/dl are found in nearly 97% of patients with portal hypertension. However, it mislabels chronic...
Detailed Description
Diagnostic criteria for the cause of ascites - two independent cardiologists and two hepatologists will interview and examine the enrolled patients and review the clinical records, laboratory and imag...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- more than 18 years old.
- must have signed the written informed consent.
- ascites of any etiology on clinical and laboratory imaging.
- fulfil stringent diagnostic criteria for the cause of the ascites.
Exclusion
- contra-indication for paracentesis (hemodynamic instability, shock, active variceal bleeding etc).
- sepsis.
- fulminant liver failure.
- pregnancy.
- history of recent transfusion of blood components and/or derivates or volume expansion.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
278 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01150916
Start Date
June 1 2010
End Date
March 1 2012
Last Update
December 20 2012
Active Locations (2)
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1
Federal University of Espirito Santo
Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 29045-402
2
Hospital das Clinicas. University of São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 05403-000