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Cerebral Oxygen Saturation Measurement During Cardioversion Because of Atrial Fibrillation
Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a technique that measures regional cerebral oxygenation in a non-invasive manner. Through the use of near infrared light, the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin can be measured. By applying the Lambert-Beer law, a numeric result can be calculated. Since atrial fibrillation (AF) has been linked with an increased risk for the development of neurocognitive deficits, a longer period of AF might be associated with a higher risk for neurocognitive deficits. It is hypothesized that there is an increase in the regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) of patients with paroxysmal or persistent AF after successful cardioversion.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Hasselt University |
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| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 60 |
| Start date | 2015-02 |
Conditions
- Electrical Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
- Pharmacological Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
- SenSmart Model X-100, Nonin Medical
Primary outcomes
- Measure the cerebral saturation changes in response to electrical/pharmacological cardioversion — 6 months
Countries
Belgium