Imaging Techniques for Identifying Factors of Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorJohns Hopkins University

About this trial

Sudden cardiac death is a tragic event that strikes all age groups and is unfortunately increasing in prevalence. Because it is difficult to predict those at highest risk, this study is designed to test the hypothesis that new imaging techniques (magnetic resonance imaging \[MRI\] and computed tomography \[CT\]) are useful for identifying factors which put people at high risk for sudden death.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Left ventricular ejection fraction <or = 35%

Planned implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation for clinical indications (primary prevention)

Disqualifiers

History of sudden death (secondary prevention)

Contraindication to undergoing MRI (metallic implant, pacemaker, etc.)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators

Johns Hopkins University

Lead sponsor

Donald W. Reynolds Foundation

Collaborator