Plain-English translation of NCT07517523 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is a research study that looks back at the medical records of patients who had a heart attack and developed a serious heart rhythm problem called ventricular arrhythmia during their hospital stay. Researchers want to understand what happens to these patients after they leave the hospital, and whether certain patients need a special device (called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD) to protect their heart depending on when the rhythm problem occurred.
Heart rhythm problems are a major complication that can happen during a heart attack, but doctors don't have enough clear evidence to know which patients truly need a protective device implanted. This study aims to fill that gap by examining real patient experiences to help doctors make better decisions about treatment.
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This is a retrospective study, which means researchers will review your existing medical records from your heart attack hospitalization — you won't need to visit a clinic or take new medications. Researchers will look at what happened during your hospital stay, what treatments you received, and how you've done since you were discharged. The study involves no additional procedures or appointments on your part beyond allowing access to your medical records.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 10, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
Poitiers University Hospital
Enrollment target
~500 participants
Started
June 2025
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Véronique Le Marcis
Cardiology department and CIC 1402; University Hospital of Poitiers
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