Fontan Non-Newtonian Behavior

IRB

CHLA-18-00379

Evaluation of non-Newtonian behavior in the Fontan circulation

To evaluate the impact of non-Newtonian behavior on hemodynamic efficiency in children and young adults who have undergone the Fontan procedure.

Study Details

Time commitment/Requirements

1. Cardiac MRI visit: about 3 hours. Requires a contrast agent to better visualize blood vessels.
2. Stress test: about 1 hour.

Keywords

fontan

Study Type

Observational

Eligibility

1. Univentricular congenital heart disease that has been surgically palliated with the Fontan procedure.
2. Medical care provided at the Heart Institute of CHLA or affiliated practices.
3. Must not have MRI incompabitibility such as pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump, claustrophobia or developmental barriers (intellectual disability).
4. Must not have history of hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to intravenous iron products
5. Must not have current evidence or history of iron overload
6. Must be able to complete a cardiac MRI without anesthesia.

Does this study also recruit healthy volunteers?

Yes

Enrollment Status

Open

Coordinator Contact

Andrew Cheng, MD

Contact Email

acheng@chla.usc.edu