MANual vs. automatIC Local Activation Time Annotation for Guiding Premature Ventricular Complex...
Ventricular Premature ComplexesCatheter AblationCurrent navigation systems incorporate algorithms for automatic identification of local activation time (LAT). However, data about their utility and accuracy in premature ventricular complex (PVC) ablation procedures are scarce. This prospective, randomized study analyzes the accuracy and effectivity of an algorithmic method based on automatic annotation of the maximal negative slope of the unipolar electrogram within the window demarcated by the bipolar electrogram, compared with conventional, manual annotation during PVC ablation procedures.
CBT for Premature Ventricular Contractions
Ventricular Premature ComplexesThe purpose of the present interdisciplinary research program is to develop and evaluate a disease-specific cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) protocol to increase quality of life (QoL) and reduce symptom burden in patients with Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC).
Ranolazine Mediated PVC Reduction in Ischemic Heart Disease
Ventricular Premature ComplexesMyocardial IschemiaThe purpose of this study is to determine whether ranolazine has beneficial effects on cardiac ischemia through reduction of premature ventricular contraction burden.
VIVO™ Accuracy Study
Premature Ventricular ContractionVentricular TachycardiaA multi-center study designed to assess the accuracy of VIVO™ in determining the location of a PVC/VT foci in comparison to an electroanatomical mapping system.
Myocarditis Causing Premature Ventricular Contractions:Insights From the MAVERIC Registry
MyocarditisPremature Ventricular Contractions1 moreTo 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.
Electrocardiographic and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Predictors of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Cardiomyopathic...
Premature Ventricular ComplexThis study aims to assess ECG changes for predicting ventricular arrhythmia in cardiomyopathic patients
Coffee and Real-time Atrial and Ventricular Ectopy
Premature Atrial ContractionsPremature Ventricular ContractionsAtrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) are morbid, costly, and incompletely understood diseases that have reached epidemic proportions worldwide. A dose-dependent relationship exists between premature atrial and ventricular contractions (PACs and PVCs) and development of AF and HF, respectively. Identifying and understanding the mechanisms of additional modifiable risk factors for ectopy has the potential to markedly reduce the healthcare burden of these diseases. In considering how to modify the prevalence of these ectopic beats, the investigators believe common exposures in daily life are prime candidates. Current guidelines suggest that caffeine may be an important trigger for frequent ectopy, although large population-based studies have not demonstrated an association between caffeine consumption and development of clinically significant arrhythmias. No study has employed an actual randomization intervention to assess the effects of caffeine on cardiac ectopy. Utilizing the Eureka platform, the investigators plan to utilize the N-of-1 strategy to rigorously investigate the real-time effect of caffeine intake on ectopy.
A Study Assessing Arrhythmia Mapping With a Globe-Shaped, High-Density, Multi-Electrode Mapping...
Scar-related Atrial TachycardiaPersistent Atrial Fibrillation3 moreThe purpose of this study is to assess the performance and safety for the use of the investigational catheter for intracardiac mapping in the atria and ventricles.
A Study Assessing Arrhythmia Mapping With the Multi-Electrode OPTRELL™ Mapping Catheter
Scar-related Atrial TachycardiaParoxysmal Atrial Fibrillation4 moreThe purpose of this study is to assess the performance and safety for the use of the OPTRELL Catheter for intracardiac mapping in the atria and ventricles.
Zero-fluoroscopic Ablation Versus Conventional Fluoroscopic Ablation for the Treatment of Ventricular...
Ventricular ArrythmiaVentricular Premature Complexes1 moreThis study is intended to compare the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a zero-fluoroscopy approach using Ensite NavX as the only imaging modality with conventional fluoroscopic approach for the catheter ablation of idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias; conventional fluoroscopic approach use fluoroscopy plus Ensite NavX or plus Carto as the imaging modality.