Comparison of VF Induction Techniques During Medtronic ICD Implant (VF) (ICD)

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Conditions studied: Cardiomyopathy

In brief

As the indications for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator implantation expand, minimizing implant time is critical. Also, patients receiving biventricular ICDs are sometimes more unstable and minimization of sedation time is crucial. Multiple induction attempts, with a 1-Joule shock, can cause disruption in lead position. Therefore limiting the number of attempts will allow for better lead stability throughout the procedure and a more straightforward implant process. Investigator proposes a detailed documentation of success rates from various Ventriculart Fibrillation induction methods during implant of Medtronic defibrillation capable devices.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02027883

Run by

James Merrill

People needed

100

Starts

2011-01-01

Expected to finish

2012-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-05-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All patients undergoing Medtronic ICD or Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator implant (initial implant or generator replacement) will be included.

You may not qualify if…

• Any patient who is medically unstable and testing is deemed unsafe by physician will be excluded from this study.

Where it is running

• Wellmont CVA Heart Institute — Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

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