Clinical Trial: Gas Embolism With Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Gas Embolism With Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to use transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to determine the incidence, severity, and clinical significance of gas bubbles during argon plasma coagulation (APC).

Detailed Summary: Gas embolism is a rare but serious complication of APC. We will use TEE to monitor for gas bubbles during APC. APC will be terminated if gas bubbles are associated with ischemic heart rhythms, wall motion abnormalities, or if large gas bubbles are noted in the left ventricle.
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: incidence of gas bubbles with use of APC [ Time Frame: end of procedure ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: May 9, 2008
Date Started: July 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 24, 2017
Last Verified: March 2017