Assessment of Left Ventricular Torsion by Echocardiography Study

Completed

Conditions studied: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to learn about the twisting or wringing motion of the heartbeat called Left Ventricular Torsion (LV Torsion) which can be seen on ultrasound.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00589836

Run by

The Cleveland Clinic

People needed

20

Starts

2005-06-01

Expected to finish

2008-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-02-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female patients age 18 to 70 years
• Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Patients with the ability to exercise using a supine bicycle
• Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Aortic valve stenosis classified as moderate to severe
• Severe left ventricular obstruction at rest (high gradients > 4m/second)
• Uncontrolled arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, frequent premature ventricular ectopic beats
• History of sustained ventricular tachyarrhythmia at any time

Where it is running

• The Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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