Cardiox Shunt Detection Technology Study

The Cardiox Shunt Detection system consists of a sensor placed in contact with the outer ear, similar to a finger probe used to detect oxygen levels in blood. Through an intravenous line, ICG (indocyanine green) at a dosage of 10 mg (2 mL of 5 mg/mL ICG solution) per test, is administered into the right or left antecubital fossa. The presence of ICG in the veins within the outer ear are detected, and the results are displayed on a monitor. All patients will also be evaluated with TCD and TEE for the presence of RTLS.