Vest Prevention of Early Sudden Death Trial: Prevention of Sudden Death After Myocardial Infarction Using a LifeVest Wearable Cardioverter-defibrillator (Formerly VEST/PREDICTS)
Vest Prevention of Early Sudden Death Trial: Prevention of Sudden Death After Myocardial Infarction Using a LifeVest Wearable Cardioverter-defibrillator (Formerly VEST/PREDICTS)
This study explores the hypothesis that wearable defibrillators can impact mortality by reducing sudden death during the first three months after a heart attack in persons with high risk for life-threatening arrhythmias.
In patients with ventricular dysfunction immediately following myocardial infarction, sudden death may be responsible for up to 50% of total mortality. Wearable defibrillators may reduce sudden death by providing immediate detection and treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. This study is design to demonstrate a reduction in sudden death measured at three months following myocardial infarction among patients who have ventricular dysfunction.
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients identified in the hospital or within 7 days after discharge with a diagnosis of an acute MI (STEMI or Non-STEMI)
LV ejection fraction ≤35% determined at the following time point:
Age ≥ 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
Rzeszów, 35111, Poland
Warsaw, 02-637, Poland