Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluating a New Echocardiography Imaging Procedure for Evaluating Heart Function

Lead Sponsor:

Yale University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Conditions:

Ischemia

Myocardial Infarction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and echocardiography are two imaging methods that are used to obtain pictures of the heart and assess heart function. This study will evaluate a new, four-dimensional ...

Detailed Description

MRI is a non-invasive method of obtaining images of the body. An MRI is conducted by having a person lie down on a narrow table, which then slides into a large tunnel-like tube. Powerful magnets and r...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • No evidence of underlying cardiac disease based on history or electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Adequate intravenous access in one arm

Exclusion

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding; if pre-menopausal, not practicing acceptable method of birth control
  • History of any other medical condition that is likely to hinder study conduct or pose a safety concern, in the opinion of the investigator
  • History of cardiac disease, including heart attack or heart valve disease
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure, defined as systolic blood pressure higher than 160 mm Hg and/or diastolic pressure higher than 100 mm Hg
  • Abnormal ECG or chest pain syndrome
  • Claustrophobia
  • Resting heart rate greater than 110 bpm
  • Unable to undergo MRI procedure (e.g., pacemaker, metallic implants)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2010

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2013

Estimated Enrollment :

1 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00661323

Start Date

July 1 2010

End Date

June 1 2013

Last Update

March 30 2020

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Yale University/Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MR-TAC)/Yale New Haven Hospital

New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520