Ablation vs Defibrillator for Well-Tolerated Fast Heartbeat
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for a fast heartbeat called ventricular tachycardia in people with prior heart attacks and relatively preserved heart function: one uses heat energy (ablation) to fix the electrical problem, and the other places an implantable defibrillator that shocks the heart to restore normal rhythm. The goal is to find which approach works better for people whose symptoms are well-tolerated.
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Who can take part
- You have heart disease from a past heart attack, and your heart's pumping strength (ejection fraction) is above 35%.
- You have had a specific type of fast heartbeat (sustained ventricular tachycardia) that did not make you faint or cause cardiac arrest.
- You are at least 18 years old, not pregnant, and willing to follow the study procedures.
- You do not have other serious heart conditions (like needing a pacemaker) or health issues that make the treatments unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
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