Imaging Techniques for Identifying Factors of Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
ConditionSudden Cardiac Death
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorJohns Hopkins University
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.
Left ventricular ejection fraction <or = 35%
Planned implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation for clinical indications (primary prevention)
History of sudden death (secondary prevention)
Contraindication to undergoing MRI (metallic implant, pacemaker, etc.)
Johns Hopkins University
Lead sponsor
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
Collaborator