Implantable cardiac monitors in high-risk post-infarction patients with cardiac autonomic dysfunction (SMART-MI-DZHK9)

Status

Closed

DZG

DZHK

Start date

05/06/2016

Contact

Contacts
  • Steffen Massberg
  • Stefan Kääb

Parameters

Inclusion criteria
  • Acute myocardial infarction <40 days Left ventricular ejection fraction 36-50% Presence of cardiac autonomic dysfunction by means of abnormal periodic repolarization dynamics and/or abnormal deceleration capacity Age 18-80 years Sinus rhythm Optimal medical therapy
Exclusion criteria
  • ICD or pacemaker indication Known paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation Life expectancy < 12 months Inability to comply with follow-up Pregnancy Participation in another trial that may interfere