CanCARD-MR: IMAGE-HF: Project IIa Canadian CArdiomyopathy Registry for Device Therapy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Delayed enhanced MRI in patients (of either ischemic or non-ischemic cause) being referred for primary prevention ICD
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Detailed Description
Device therapy using defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an important advance in the care of patients with acquired heart disease and heart failure. In specific groups these devices appear to significantly reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death and progression of heart failure. However, our ability to identify ideal candidates, and those who are most likely to respond and benefit from this therapy, is poor.
Preliminary studies using specialized Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) appears to be one of the more valuable ways of predicting response to device therapy and holds substantial promise for patients with cardiomyopathy.
Large, prospective registries are necessary to explore its real-world utility for risk prediction across a broad spectrum of patients. Can-CARD MR is a national, multi-centre registry designed to address this particular need.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Occurrence of a)appropriate ICD therapy (shock or anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP)) or sudden cardiac death [1 year]
Occurrence of a)appropriate ICD therapy (shock or anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP)) or sudden cardiac death
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- .Any patient accepted for primary prevention ICD (+/-) CRT)
Exclusion Criteria:
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Known contra-indications to MRI.
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Recent myocardial infarction or revascularization procedure within the past 3 months.
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GFR (glomerular filtration rate) ≤ 30 ml. / min/ m2.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: David Birnie, Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 2011308-01