Implantable Defibrillator User
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary objective of this study is to develop an approach to determine eligibility for subcutaneous ICD by analyzing routine clinical 12-lead electrocardiogram.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* medical condition, predisposing patient to life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, eligible for currently approved ICD indications for primary or secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death
Exclusion criteria
* Acute medical condition (e.g. acute myocardial infarction, severe trauma, post-surgery, admitted to ICU) * End stage organ failure * Pregnancy * Patient, legal guardian or authorized representative is unable or unwilling to cooperate or give written informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Amplitudes of R- and T-waves (and R/T ratios) on a special precordial ECG | at the day of ECG recording (cross-sectional study) | Amplitudes of R- and T-waves (and R/T ratios) on a special ECG (recorded for Subcutaneous ICD eligibility assessment) |
Countries
United States