Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy Circulatory System Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
Conditions
Interventions
Patients fulfilling definite Task Force Criteria for AC carrying an ICD undergo cardiac CT for heart function analysis. The study examination includes CT-scanning of the heart. A radiology technician
Sponsors
University Hospital of Linköping
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Referred for diagnostic cardiac CT 2. Fulfil definite Task Force Criteria for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy 3. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator 4. Aged 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Renal insufficiency 2. Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of the right and left ventricular volume and function, assessed using time-resolved CT scanning of the heart at the time of the scan | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Software ability to detect regional, focal ventricular abnormalities in AC patients with ICD, assessed using a software that detects myocardial “pixels” and calculates the changes during the heart cycle at the time of the scan | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed