Improving Outcomes In Patients With Life-threatening Ventricular Arrhythmias
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$606,009.00
Summary
This grant focuses on improving outcomes in patients with life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (VAs). The AUGMENT-VA trial compares standard techniques for energy delivery during cardiac arrest with ‘manual pressure augmentation’, a novel technique which may improve energy delivery to the heart & restore normal rhythm sooner. The SUBSTRATE-VA study looks at the role of invasive mapping of the heart for unexplained VAs to identify subtle abnormalities that could be targeted for treatment.
Sudden Cardiac Death In Renal Failure And The Use Of Cardiac Defibrillators
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$404,135.00
Summary
The main cause of death among renal failure patients starting dialysis is from fatal heart rhythms leading to sudden death, preventable with defibrillators. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the new less invasive defibrillators placed placed just under the skin. It would allow more patients to receive life saving therapy without the vascular complications. It will also improve selection criteria to identify patients who would benefit the most from defibrillators as well as advance ou ....The main cause of death among renal failure patients starting dialysis is from fatal heart rhythms leading to sudden death, preventable with defibrillators. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the new less invasive defibrillators placed placed just under the skin. It would allow more patients to receive life saving therapy without the vascular complications. It will also improve selection criteria to identify patients who would benefit the most from defibrillators as well as advance our understanding of key predcitors of sudden death.Read moreRead less