External Sensors for remoTe MoniToring of Heart Failure Patients With Implantable Defibrillators...
Congestive Heart FailureThis study has been designed to describe the use of Remote Patient Management (RPM) systems equipped with sensors for the measurement of weight and blood pressure in an Italian health care setting, verifying their efficacy and efficiency for the remote management of heart failure patients with implantable defibrillators. Moreover, their ease of use and acceptance by physician and patient will be assessed.
Using Videos to Facilitate Advance Care Planning for Patients With Heart Failure
CHFThe purpose of this study is to compare the decision making of subjects with advanced CHF having a verbal discussion about goals of care compared to subjects using a video.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators And Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Heart at 1.5 Tesla...
DefibrillatorsImplantable2 moreTo evaluate short-term and long-term effects by MR imaging on the technical and functional status of implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Cardiac REgistry of Celution Device for the Processing of Adipose-derived Regenerative Cells
Heart FailureCoronary Artery DiseaseThis cardiac registry study will collect information from patients with ischemic or non-ischemic heart failure that have been treated with adipose-derived regenerative cells (ADRCs) delivered via intramyocardial injection.
Treating Heart Failure With Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP)
Heart FailureEnhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) is an outpatient coronary artery disease (CAD) therapy that involves the cyclical inflation/deflation of cuffs wrapped around the lower extremities. However, the possible benefits of EECP in patients with heart failure (HF) (New York Heart Association [NYHA] classes II to IV) and cardiomyopathy are unclear.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Decompensated Heart...
DiseaseThe presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) would confer increased in-hospital mortality and length of hospital stay in patients with acute decompensated heart failure Assess the (1) prevalence of COPD in patients who are hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure and (2) the association between COPD and in-hospital mortality or length of stay in this cohort.
Early Detection of Heart Problems in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Heart FailureSubjects will include patients diagnosed with breast cancer or hematological cancer who are planned for chemotherapy treatment with anthracycline or trastuzumab; and who have one or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Subjects will received an extra echocardiogram to determine if heart problems can be detected earlier.
Prospective Study Looking at Quality of Life Measures in Non-ischaemic Cardiomyopathy After Mitral...
Mitral Valve InsufficiencyDilated Cardiomyopathy1 moreChronic severe mitral regurgitation can lead to symptoms and left ventricular dysfunction. The purpose of this study is to prospectively follow patients with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy who are eligible for mitral valve repair surgery and primarily measure the quality of life through the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire & the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire.
The Genetics of Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure
Dilated CardiomyopathyHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy3 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine the genetic basis of cardiomyopathies and heart failure.
Cardiopulmonary Interactions in Patients With Heart Failure
Heart FailurePulmonary Hypertension2 moreThis study aims to evaluate cardiopulmonary interactions in patients with heat failure