VENTRICULAR ARRYTHMIA

This study tested a new device called the FieldForce™ ablation system in 34 people with serious irregular heartbeats (ventricular arrhythmia). The goal was to see if the device is safe and can reduce abnormal heart rhythms. Participants had either ventricular tachycardia or frequ…

This study tested a surgery that cuts certain heart nerves to control life-threatening fast heartbeats in people with Chagas heart disease. 45 patients who already have an implanted defibrillator and had at least four shocks in the past six months were randomly assigned to get th…

This study tested a new type of implantable defibrillator (EV ICD) in 14 Japanese patients with dangerous heart rhythms. The device is placed outside the heart and blood vessels to deliver a shock if a life-threatening rhythm occurs. Researchers checked if the device was safe and…

This study looked at 72 healthy male triathletes aged 20-54 who completed the Embrun long-distance triathlon. Researchers used heart ultrasound and a 72-hour heart monitor to check for temporary changes in the right ventricle and any irregular heartbeats. The goal was to understa…

This pilot study looked at whether a larger trial is possible to compare two types of implantable defibrillators (under-the-skin vs traditional wire) in 5 people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who need a defibrillator but not a pacemaker. The main goals were to see how many peo…