Myocardial Fibrosis in Patients With Permanent Pacemakers
FibrosisAtrial Fibrillation1 morePatients with cardiac pathology and arrhythmias including those who have indications for pacemakers implantation will be included in the study. We will determine the influence of pacemaker implantation with the localization of the ventricular electrode in the top of the right ventricle or the middle third of the right ventricle according to echocardiographic and electrocardiographic parameters, congestive heart failure progression, patients' quality of life and follow-up therapy of patients with identified myocardial fibrosis with existing pacemaker. Study of changes in echocardiography, electrocardiography, myocardial fibrosis markers, the quality of life of patients will allow to choose the most optimal localization of the ventricular electrode during implantation of the permanent pacemakers system in order to improve the quality of life of the patients.
IntellaTip MiFi XP Ablation Catheter Trial
Atrial FlutterA study to assess the performance of a new catheter design for the treatment of Atrial Flutter.
The Contact-CTI Study: Use of Tissue Contact Data to Guide Atrial Flutter Ablation
Atrial FlutterThis study will be a single blind prospective randomised control trial in patients undergoing ablation for the treatment of typical atrial flutter, with the aim of investigating the benefit of a new impedance-based computer software application which measures tissue contact between the ablation catheter and the inside of the heart. The investigators hope to demonstrate that the use of this tissue contact information reduces ablation time, Xray time, and procedure time required to complete the procedure successfully. Study participants will be randomly assigned to undergo their procedure with or without this contact data displayed for the doctor performing the ablation to see. The acute procedural endpoint of ablation is successful conduction block across the cavotricuspid isthmus of the right atrium. If the outcome of this study is positive, it will have a significant beneficial impact on this procedure, reducing procedure length, patient discomfort, and potentially reducing risk for the patient, recurrent arrythmia symptoms, and the need for repeat procedures later on.
Isthmus Ablation With Gold Electrode for Treatment of Atrial Flutter (AURUM 8)
Atrial FlutterThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the advantage of using a gold alloy tip electrode over a platinum/iridium alloy tip electrode in ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus in patients with atrial flutter.
Intravenous Tedisamil in the Rapid Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter to Normal Sinus...
Atrial FibrillationAtrial FlutterThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability of tedisamil to convert atrial fibrillation or flutter into normal sinus rhythm (NSR) in female patients.
International Multicenter Patent foRamen OVale & strokE (IMPROVE) Registry
StrokePatent Foramen Ovale2 morePatent foramen ovale (PFO) is a prevalent cause of ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young patients. Its role as a cause of cerebrovascular events in the older population is more controversial because of other competing causes are more frequent in the elderly. Recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shown that PFO closure is associated with a 59% relative risk reduction in the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke. As such, the number of PFO closure procedures are expected to increase substantially in the upcoming years. Real world data (RWD) informing on the medical management, the risk of stroke recurrence, incident atrial fibrillation, and other outcomes in stroke patients with PFO, with and without PFO closure, will become crucial for understanding how results from RCTs are translated into clinical practice globally. The IMPROVE (International Multicenter Patent foRamen OVale & strokE) Registry is an observational, multicenter, international registry of men and women with an ischemic stroke or TIA. The aim is to enroll 8,800 patient-years at ≥50 sites in ≥20 countries. The IMPROVE Registry will provide important information about the management and related outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke or TIA and PFO throughout different regions of the world and across a wide spectrum of healthcare systems.
Intravenous Tedisamil in the Rapid Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter to Normal Sinus...
Atrial FibrillationAtrial FlutterThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability of tedisamil to convert atrial fibrillation or flutter into normal sinus rhythm (NSR) in male patients.
Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of MK-4448 in Participants With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation...
Atrial FibrillationAtrial FlutterThe primary purpose of this study is to optimize drug exposure in the target population.
Use of Fish Oils to Prevent Atrial Mechanical Stunning and Atrial Remodeling Due to Atrial Arrhythmia...
Atrial FibrillationAtrial FlutterThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether fish oils may be of benefit to patients with certain heart rhythm disturbances called atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are two heart conditions that can be successfully treated in the hospital by an ablation (in the case of atrial flutter) or a cardioversion (in the case of atrial fibrillation). Ablation involves the application of high frequency energy waves to a particular spot in the heart. Cardioversion involves resetting the heart back to a normal rhythm with the use of an electric current. Fish oil supplements may be of benefit to patients with heart problems. Recent evidence suggests that fish oils may benefit those with rhythm disturbances.
Intravenous Tedisamil in the Rapid Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter to Normal Sinus...
Atrial FibrillationAtrial FlutterThe purpose of this study is to demonstrate the ability of tedisamil to convert atrial fibrillation or flutter into normal sinus rhythm (NSR) in female patients.