About this trial
To assess potential link between unrecognized myocardial inflammation (myocarditis) and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) associated with and without reduced Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) through comprehensive diagnostic work up.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients > 18 years of age with mono-morphic or polymorphic PVC burden of ≥5000 in 24 hours.
Non-sustained VT was defined as ≥3 more consecutive beats lasting <30 seconds
Disqualifiers
History of myocardial infarction,
Significant flow-limiting coronary artery disease (≥50% stenosis) on invasive coronary angiography or CT angiography,
History of revascularization,
Significant symptomatic atrial arrhythmias associated with LV dysfunction,
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed
Trial groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Research Foundation
Lead sponsor
Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute
Collaborator