Can a heart scan predict sudden death? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT00181233
First seen Jan 14, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study is testing whether new MRI and CT scans can better identify people at high risk for sudden cardiac death. Researchers will enroll 400 adults with weak hearts (ejection fraction 35% or less) who are scheduled to get an implantable defibrillator (ICD). The goal is to improve prediction so that life-saving treatments can be targeted to those who need them most.
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Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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