Check heart rhythm risk early after a heart attack
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a programmed heart rhythm test can better identify who needs an implanted defibrillator (ICD) soon after a heart attack. It may help prevent dangerous fast heart rhythms (tachyarrhythmias) by guiding who gets an ICD.
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Who can take part
- You had a heart attack 2 to 40 days ago
- Your heart pumping function is reduced (left ventricle ejection fraction is 40% or less, or “moderately impaired”)
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You are not pregnant and can attend regular follow-up visits
- You do not already have an implanted defibrillator (ICD)
- You do not have certain serious health problems that make it likely you won’t live more than 1 year
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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