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Cardiac Structural & Functional Assessments using Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiographic Imaging

Summary of Trial:	The purpose of this study is to obtain 3D images of the heart that can be used to build computer programs that may help cardiac surgeons improve their ability to repair certain heart defects in the future.
Study Coordinator:	Kimberly Behrens, RN, BSN Email: kbehren1@jhmi.edu (410) 502-1914
Study Long Title:	Cardiac Structural & Functional Assessments using Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiographic Imaging
Study Short Title:	N/A
JHU eIRB Number:	NA_00024577
Funding Source:	Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Inclusions:	All patients 18 years and over undergoing cardiac surgery
Exclusions:	Any contraindications for insertion of the TEE probe (e.g., history of esophageal stricture, scleroderma, etc.)
Clinical Trial Site:	Johns Hopkins Hospital 600 North Wolfe Street, Blalock 618 Baltimore, MD 21287-4618
Start Date:	June 2009
Anticipated End Date:	June 2012
Compensation for Participating:	None

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