Comparison of Lower vs Upper Extremity Injection Agitated Saline to Identify Patent Foramen Ovale With Echocardiography

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Enrollment

21

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 1, 2023

Primary Completion Date

May 12, 2025

Study Completion Date

May 12, 2025

Conditions
Patent Foramen OvaleCryptogenic StrokeEmbolic Infarction
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

intravenous access in greater saphenous vein compared to upper extremity site.

Ultrasound access of greater saphenous vein with placement of midline 4French catheter and use of sphygmomanometer to regulate valsalva maneuver, imaging with and without valsalva and injection of agitated saline.

Trial Locations (1)

55109

St. John's hospital, Maple Grove

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Minnesota

OTHER

collaborator

W.L.Gore & Associates

INDUSTRY

lead

St. John's Hospital

OTHER