Radiation therapy for ventricular tachycardia
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a type of radiation therapy (called cardiac radioablation) to treat a dangerous fast heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia (VT) in people who still have symptoms despite medications and prior heart procedures. It aims to reduce VT episodes and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have an implanted defibrillator (AICD) in your chest.
- You have had at least two episodes of a specific fast heart rhythm (monomorphic VT) in the past 8 weeks, or heart failure related to VT, or a VT storm.
- Your heart's pumping strength (ejection fraction) is 20% or higher.
- You have had at least one previous heart ablation (a procedure to treat abnormal heart rhythms).
- Antiarrhythmic medications have not controlled your VT.
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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