Imaging heart scar during ablation for certain fast heart rhythms
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses special heart imaging during a catheter ablation to better map scar tissue that may be causing a dangerous fast heart rhythm (monomorphic ventricular tachycardia). It may help doctors target the problem more accurately during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You have had one or more episodes of sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (a specific type of fast, regular rhythm).
- You are being referred for catheter ablation to treat this rhythm.
- You have an implanted ICD (a device that can detect and treat dangerous rhythms).
- You must be able and willing to follow all pre- and post-procedure visits and tests, including imaging scans.
- You must be able to have either a cardiac MRI and/or a cardiac CT scan (both are needed if you’re able, and you must not be unwilling).
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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