Myocardial Contraction clinical trials at University of California Health

This study seeks to assess the strength of correlation between arterial pressure waveform derived contractility as quantified by the maximal rate of pressure change ans a function of time (dp/dtmax) and transesophageal echocardiographically (TEE) determined contractility, also quantified by dp/dtmax. In addition, correlations between dp/dtmax. In addition, TEE derived assessment of ejection fraction will provide guidance for relating this new parameter with other standard contractility assessments.