New heart ablation method could save veterans from deadly rhythms

NCT ID NCT06464315

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests a new approach for treating ventricular tachycardia (VT), a fast heart rhythm that can cause sudden death. Instead of triggering VT during the procedure, doctors will only target areas of slow electrical signals in the heart. The goal is to make ablation safer and more effective for 36 Veterans with scar-related VT.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

    San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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