In This SectionTexas Health Research & Education Institute
Clinical Trials
Disease or Condition
Cardiology
Title
ST Monitoring to Detect ACS Events in ICD Patients Study (Analyze ST)
Description
The purpose of this study is to test the accuracy of a feature in an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) that detects changes in heartbeat.
IRB Number
Pro3603
Inclusion/Notes
INCLUSION:
Have an indication for an ICD implantation or pulse generator change.
Have documented coronary artery disease. Documented coronary artery disease is defined as having at least one of the following present: a) evidence of a prior MI on ECG and/or cardiac enzymes, b) prior revascularization (by coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention) c) angina and/or ST-T wave abnormalities indicative of ischemia on exercise stress test, nuclear stress test, or echo stress test, or d) coronary artery disease diagnosed by coronary angiography.
Willing and able to comply with protocol requirements, including keeping all required visits.
Willing to participate in the study and able to sign an IRB approved informed consent form.
Willing to and capable of using Merlin@home.
Be at least 18 years of age when enrolled in the study.
EXCLUSION:
Are pacemaker dependent (defined as a need for ventricular pacing = 20% of the time).
Have NYHA Class IV Heart Failure.
Have persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation.
Have a known history of intermittent Bundle Branch Block.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy during the study participation.
Have a life expectancy of < 1 year due to any condition.
Are currently participating in a clinical investigation that includes an active treatment arm.
