Ultrasound-guided leadless pacemaker implantation
This trial tests a new way to place a small pacemaker inside the heart using ultrasound instead of X-rays. It might be a good option for people who need a pacemaker but have kidney problems or concerns about radiation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a heart condition that requires a permanent pacemaker, such as heart block or slow heart rhythm.
- You either expect to need pacing less than 40% of the time, or you expect to need it more but your heart function is normal.
- You have not had a previous pacemaker, defibrillator, or heart resynchronization device with leads.
- You do not have severe chest wall deformities, severe obesity, or certain structural heart problems that make ultrasound imaging difficult.
- You do not have an active infection or a life expectancy of less than one year.
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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