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In this study, changes in electroencephalogram (EEG) and the hemodynamic state during ventricular fibrillation or induced ventricular tachycardia are investigated.
Patients with a high risk of malignant tachyarrhythmia are routinely investigated by programmed electrophysiological study (EPS). To investigate the hemodynamic effects of ventricular arrhythmia to cerebral circulation an EEG and transcranial ultrasound are conducted simultaneously during the EPS. Before and after the EPS a neuropsychological test and an investigation of a specific blood sample (Neuron Specific Enolase, NSE) is done.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EEG | Device |
Inclusion Criteria:
Age > 18 years
Positive agreement
EPS for primary and secondary prophylaxis of a malignant ventricular tachyarrhythmia:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Wolpert, PD, MD | Contact | +49-621-383-2206 | christian.wolpert@med.ma. uni-heidelberg.de |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Borggrefe, Prof., MD | I.Medizinische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim | Study Director |
| M Hennerici, Prof., MD | Neurologische Klinik Universitätsklinikum Mannheim | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakultät für Klinische Medizin Mannheim Universitätsklinikum Mannheim der Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg | Recruiting | Mannheim | 68167 | Germany |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014693 | Ventricular Fibrillation |
| D017180 | Tachycardia, Ventricular |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001145 | Arrhythmias, Cardiac |
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004569 | Electroencephalography |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003943 | Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological |
| D019937 | Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures |
| D003933 | Diagnosis |
| D004568 | Electrodiagnosis |
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| D013568 |
| Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D013610 | Tachycardia |
| D000075224 | Cardiac Conduction System Disease |