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The development of a thirst provocation test using the AVP receptor antagonist Tolvaptan for quantification of thirst sensation in various patient groups (obese patients with and without a history of bariatric surgery, patients with congestive heart failure and patients with cranial diabetes insipidus as compared to healthy controls) and genotyping of the AVP receptor 2.

We aim to investigate thirst in the above mentioned patient groups, applying a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and, where ethically acceptable, a new thirst provocation test which we will develop in a group of healthy probands. Using these tools, we aim…

The influence of sunitinib on contractility of human atrial trabeculae

The primary objective of the study is to investigate the effect of sunitinib on ex-vivo atrial contractile force in absence and presence of ischemia-reperfusion. A secondary objective is to explore if atorvastatin or AICAR prevent sunitinib-induced…

Sulodexide for chronic heart failure: a proof of concept, randomized, open-label, placebo-controlled study

To assess the efficacy of treatment with sulodexide for chronic heart failure.

Brain Outcome after Cardiac Arrest
Modifying working memory with non-invasive brain stimulation - A series of SCEDs

Aim of the studyThis is a proof-of-concept study to investigate the effects of rTMS (iTBS protocol) on working memory of people with memory impairments after a cardiac arrest in the past. We propose a series of single case experimental design (SCED…

effectiveness of low-salt bread on the total sodiumintake in patients with chronic heart failure

The aim of this pilot study is to investigate whether substitution of normal bread by a new palatable form of low salt bread is effective in reducing the daily salt intake in patients with CHF. Furthermore the influence of the presumed salt…

A Cross-over Randomized Controlled Trial; Pulmonary edema detection after fluid loading with blood versus saline in patients after CABG

Cardiac surgery patients are often exposed to blood products perioperatively (18). Due to their underlying cardiac condition and ventricular dysfunction these patients are at an increased risk for TACO.(19) In a *proof of principle* approach we will…