Status:
UNKNOWN
The V-Tachogram:Decreasing Ventricular Arrythmias When Injecting Contrast in the Left Ventricle
Lead Sponsor:
Trillium Health Centre
Conditions:
Ventricular Arrythmias
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if increasing the linear rise rate of injection of x-ray contrast in the heart during left ventriculograms(part of a cardiac Catheterization procedure) will d...
Detailed Description
The LV angiogram is performed frequently as part of the cardiac catheterization procedure. It is done by injecting a bolus of x-ray contrast into the ventricle through a pigtail catheter over a short ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Only ventriculograms that the operator deems necessary for the booked procedure will be considered. Only operators agreeing to the for mentioned settings will participate in the study. Patients will be randomized consecutively and should conclude in 3 to 4 weeks.
Exclusion
- Patients with aortic valve disease, a-fib, and frequent benign ectopic beats and patients unable to follow instructions to stop breathing will be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2006
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
End Date :
August 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
156 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00288756
Start Date
July 1 2006
End Date
August 1 2006
Last Update
September 13 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Trillium Health Centre
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5B 1B8