Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Function During Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Implantation
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cardiology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 8/9/2017 |
| Start Date: | February 2014 |
| End Date: | May 2016 |
The purpose of this research study is to test the function of a subjects implantable
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) function throughout the duration of their heart surgery. ICD
function can be altered during some types of heart surgery such as those when a pump
(ventricular assist device - VAD) is implanted. The investigators would like to study the
mechanism of device and ICD malfunction.
cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) function throughout the duration of their heart surgery. ICD
function can be altered during some types of heart surgery such as those when a pump
(ventricular assist device - VAD) is implanted. The investigators would like to study the
mechanism of device and ICD malfunction.
ICD function is typically measured prior to and after surgery. For the study, the
investigators will measure ICD lead function multiple times throughout the surgery as well,
to determine if and when device malfunction occurs. ICD lead function is measured
noninvasively through a specialized computer the same way it is checked in the clinic. In
addition, the investigators will test ICD function as they usually do following surgery.
investigators will measure ICD lead function multiple times throughout the surgery as well,
to determine if and when device malfunction occurs. ICD lead function is measured
noninvasively through a specialized computer the same way it is checked in the clinic. In
addition, the investigators will test ICD function as they usually do following surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients ages 18 and older
- Have a wireless implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and are undergoing VAD
implantation or other cardiothoracic surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are pacemaker dependent
- children, human fetuses, neonates
- prisoners will not be included
- Pregnant women will not be included
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