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Echocardiography During Ajmaline Test

Conditions
Brugada Syndrome
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03491475
Lead Sponsor
Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Brief Summary

In this study the investigators analyse echocardiographic images before and during Ajmaline test. The purpose is to know if any echocardiographic modifications are present during either negative or positive Ajmaline testing.

Detailed Description

The diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome is made when a type 1 pattern is present on the electrocardiogram (ECG), either spontaneously or after administration of a sodium channel blocker. For pathofysiological understanding, the investigators will analyse echocardiography images before and during the administration of Ajmaline. Comparing echocardiographies before and during negative Ajmaline test, will allow the investigators to indentify the effect of Ajmaline administration on cardiac function. The comparison between images of negative and positive Ajmaline tests will expose differences related to the occurence of a type 1 ECG.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • >17 years old
  • clinical indication for Ajmaline test
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of right ventricular outflow tract ablation

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Positive Ajmaline testAjmaline testAppearance of a type 1 ECG during Ajmaline test
Negative Ajmaline testAjmaline testNo appearance of a type 1 ECG during Ajmaline test
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Speckle tracking strain measurement1 day at the time of enrollment

Cardiac function assessed by speckle tracking peak strain and peak strain dispersion

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UZ Brussel

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Jette, Brussels, Belgium

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