Check how your pacemaker changes heart pumping
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This study measures how well the heart pumps at different heart rates in people with pacemakers or defibrillators. It may help doctors understand how pacing settings affect heart function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old (including both ages)
- You have a permanent implanted pacemaker or implanted defibrillator that can pace the upper and lower heart
- Your heart’s pumping strength is above 50% on an echocardiogram (left ventricular ejection fraction)
- You can and are willing to give informed consent
- You do not currently need a cardiac resynchronization device
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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