Heart function changes after pacemaker or ICD placement
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how heart devices (pacemakers, ICDs, or CRT devices) affect the right side of the heart. Participants will have imaging tests before and after the device is placed to see how the heart functions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled to receive a pacemaker, ICD, or CRT heart device.
- You can have an MRI, echocardiogram, and ultrasound safely.
- You do not have advanced kidney disease or need dialysis.
- You do not have certain other serious medical conditions (like active cancer, infection, or bone disease) that would interfere.
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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