Comparing heart ablation methods for post-heart attack VT
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests two ways to do a heart procedure (ablation) in people who have had a heart attack and now have dangerous fast heart rhythms. It compares the usual method (inside the heart only) with a method that also works on the outer surface of the heart. The goal is to see which works better to stop these rhythms.
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Who can take part
- You've had a heart attack at least 3 months ago.
- You have had a dangerous fast heart rhythm (VT) after the heart attack.
- You have a defibrillator (ICD or CRT-D) in place.
- You're between 18 and 85 years old.
- You've had at least one serious event (like a shock from your device, several fast pacing treatments, or a fast rhythm lasting a long time).
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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