SLAVSME: Study of the Loss of AV Synchrony at Maximum Exercise
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Investigators will identify a group of patients with complete heart block and a dual chamber pacemaker who will be expected to be able to exercise on a treadmill. Investigators will utilize symptom logs, cuff and continuous blood pressure monitoring. It is planned to study the symptomatic impact of loss of AV synchrony at significant levels of exercise.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Participants with AV block with pacemaker Participants will have a stress test, and results will be collected and recorded. |
Other: Stress Test
Participants will reach maximum exercise on a treadmill and results will be collected and recorded.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- The number of participants with Loss of AV synchrony at maximum exercise [Baseline to end of stress test approximately 60 minutes.]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Complete AV Block
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Age less than 60
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Easily programmable dual chamber pacemaker
Exclusion Criteria:
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Age > 60
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Significant Heart Failure
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Significant angina
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History of claudication
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Significant orthopedic issues
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Evidence of sinus node dysfunction
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Taking beta blockers or non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | Tennessee | United States | 37232 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Medtronic
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jay A. Montgomery, MD, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 190470