Clinical Research Directory

Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP) Monitoring Assistant: Evaluation of Portable ECG Solution

To evaluate the capability to monitor LBB success criteria with the use of a Smart ECG system (ECG monitor, 12 leads ECG cable, ECG viewer software ) during a cardiac device implantation involving the placement of a pacing lead in interventricular septum area

Identifying Electrocardiographic Markers to Determine Eligibility for the Implantation of a Subcutaneous Defibrillator.

The S-ICD defibrillator developed by Boston Scientific Inc. is a fully subcutaneous automatic defibrillation system that prevents and treats sudden cardiac arrest. The subcutaneous system offers the advantage of avoiding the risks associated with transvenous access, limiting serious infections and lead failures. The detection system is based on the identification of rapid ventricular arrhythmias using one of three bipolar vectors defined by the subcutaneous lead (distal and median electrode) and the generator. However, before implanting the device in a patient, it is essential to carry out a screening procedure to ensure that the patient's QRS signal amplitude is sufficient to be detected by the S-ICD. This screening procedure is carried out by recording a specific three-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), which represents the three bipolar vectors of the S-ICD. The aim of this research is to show that the recording of a standard 12-lead ECG can be sufficient to predict the eligibility of patients for S-ICD implantation. More specifically, it aims to identify electrocardiographic markers on a standard 12D-ECG that can be used to determine which patients may benefit from implantation of a subcutaneous defibrillator, thereby eliminating the need for a 3-lead screening ECG. The developments that will be carried out will be based on the development of signal analysis algorithms and decision support using artificial intelligence.

AI-ECG Accessory Pathway Localisation Study

This study seeks to validate the real-world accuracy of an AI-based algorithm for identifying the location of an accessory pathway from the 12-lead electrocardiogram

Hybrid Score to Predict OTVA-SOO in Patients with Wide Basal QRS

Outflow tract ventricular arrhythmia (OTVA) is the most common type of ventricular arrhythmia, and catheter ablation (CA) is the primary treatment option for patients experiencing symptoms. Accurately identifying the origin site of OTVA is essential for effective catheter ablation, minimizing procedural risks, and enhancing treatment success. However, most studies that developed algorithms or scoring systems for distinguishing OTVA origins excluded participants with structural heart disease and those with paced rhythms from their study groups. A recent prospective evaluation of a hybrid score (HS) that integrates both clinical and ECG data to predict OTVA-SOO, including patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices and those with structural heart disease in our study. The presented study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the previously described hybrid algorithm in predicting OTVA-SOO in a patient population characterized by a wide basal QRS due to intraventricular conduction defects or paced rhythms. The Hybrid Score The Hybrid Score (HS), involves a sum of points based on clinical and ECG characteristics. Points are assigned as follows: one point each for being over 50 years old, male, and having arterial hypertension. ECG-based points are allocated according to QRS transition: 3 points for a transition in V1, 2 points for V2, 1 point for V3 if the R-wave in V3 is greater than 1 mV; 1 point is subtracted if V3 has an R-wave less than 1 mV, and further deductions or additions apply for transitions up to V6. A score ≤ 1 suggests an RVOT origin, whereas ≥ 2 suggests an LVOT origin. ECGs were recorded with a standard configuration at a 25 mm/s sweep speed. Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC) Ablation Activation mapping of spontaneous OTVAs was conducted. The procedure aimed to abolish spontaneous OTVAs, with the site of ablation marking the site of origin (SOO). Collected data * Patient Information and Consent (procedure must be done within 60 days of consent) * Demographics (age, gender, etc.) * Vital signs (length, weight, etc.) * Medical history, including cardiovascular risk factors, cardiomyopathy and drugs * ECG data * Echocardiographic data (left ventricular ejection fraction and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter) * Procedure data (number of radiofrequency applications, site of effective ablation, total radiofrequency time, total fluoro time, points mapping, procedure time) * Adverse Events