Heart procedure for dangerous fast rhythms in weak hearts
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a heart procedure (catheter ablation) to stop dangerous, fast heart rhythms (electrical storm) in people with weakened heart muscle. The goal is to see if the procedure can safely control these rhythms when blood pressure drops dangerously low.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a heart condition that affects the structure of your heart, like a previous heart attack or heart muscle disease.
- You have had more than 3 episodes of a dangerous fast heart rhythm (called ventricular tachycardia) in the last 24 hours.
- During these episodes, your blood pressure drops too low (below 90 mmHg systolic) and you feel dizzy or faint.
- This fast heart rhythm is not caused by a temporary problem (like a medication or electrolyte imbalance) or a recent heart attack or surgery.
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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