Investigation of Cognitive Function Before and After Induced Ventricular Fibrillation in Electrophysiological (EP) Study

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Investigation of Cognitive Function Before and After Induced Ventricular Fibrillation in Electrophysiological (EP) Study

Lead Sponsor:

Heidelberg University

Conditions:

Ventricular Fibrillation

Ventricular Tachycardia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

Brief Summary

In this study, changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) and the hemodynamic state during ventricular fibrillation or induced ventricular tachycardia are investigated.

Detailed Description

Patients with a high risk of malignant tachyarrhythmia are routinely investigated by programmed electrophysiological study (EPS). To investigate the hemodynamic effects of ventricular arrhythmia to ce...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Age \> 18 years
Positive agreement
EPS for primary and secondary prophylaxis of a malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmia:
primary prophylaxis: Brugada syndrome, long QT syndrome, cardiomyopathy, short QT syndrome
secondary prophylaxis: Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial (MADIT) criteria, syncope, documented ventricular tachycardia

Exclusion

Severe neurological deficit
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00176176

Last Update

October 12 2006

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