Status:

TERMINATED

Effects of Levosimendan in Patients Eligible for Aortic Valve Replacement With Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Aarhus

Conditions:

Diastolic Dysfunction

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-90 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This is a clinical, randomised, double-blinded study in which patients eligible for aortic valve replacement are enrolled. Patients receive infusion of either levosimendan or placebo 4 hours prior to ...

Detailed Description

Levosimendan or placebo will be infusion for approximately 4 hours prior to aortic valve replacement in patients with severe hypertrophy of the left ventricle and echocardiographic signs of diastolic ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Eligible for aortic valve replacement
  • EF \> 45%
  • Left ventricular posterior wall \> 12mm
  • Sinus rhythm

Exclusion

  • Concomitant bypass operation
  • Severe mitral insufficiency
  • Active endocarditis
  • Insufficient ultrasound opportunity
  • Systolic blood pressure \< 100 mmHg
  • moderate-severe renal failure
  • allergy to levosimendan
  • lack of patient consent Pregnancy or status of lactating
  • Fertile women who do not use relevant anticonception

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01188369

Start Date

September 1 2010

End Date

March 1 2013

Last Update

December 3 2018

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Department of Anaesthesiology

Århus N, Central Jutland, Denmark, 8200