Radiosurgery for recurrent ventricular tachycardia
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-invasive radiation treatment (stereotactic radiosurgery) for people with structural heart disease who still have dangerous rapid heartbeats despite a prior catheter ablation. It aims to stop these episodes when medications and a standard procedure haven't worked.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a structural heart condition (like from a past heart attack or other causes).
- You have an implanted ICD or CRT-D device to manage heart rhythms.
- You have had at least one catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia in the past.
- You have had at least one episode of symptomatic ventricular tachycardia since that ablation.
- You are on the best possible heart failure and antiarrhythmic medications.
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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