Nerve block treatment for electrical storm
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve block in the neck to calm the heart's electrical system and stop repeated dangerous heart rhythms (electrical storm). It may help people who are having many episodes of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation in a short time.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had at least 3 episodes of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation within 24 hours, even if they were stopped by a shock or pacing.
- Your last episode was less than 12 hours ago.
- You do not have any reason that would make a nerve block unsafe, like an infection near the injection site or a neck mass.
- You have a normal platelet count (above 50,000).
- You are not pregnant or do not have certain heart rhythm conditions caused by genetic problems.
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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