ICD placement to prevent sudden heart death in people over 70
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at placing an ICD, a device that can stop dangerous heart rhythms, to help prevent sudden cardiac death. It is for people over 70 with specific heart function and heart failure symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be age 70 or older
- Have weak heart pumping (left ventricular ejection fraction 35% or less) checked by heart imaging
- Have heart failure symptoms at a moderate level (NYHA class II or III)
- Have had heart failure symptoms for at least 3 months (with possible exceptions if meds can’t be tolerated)
- Be able to give informed consent and have French health insurance
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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