Assessment of the Relationship Between Cerebral Blood Flow and Heart Rate

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cerebrovascular Circulation Physiology
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Calgary · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators will seek to determine the relationship between heart rate and middle cerebral artery (MCA) cerebral blood flow (CBF), as well as better understand the hemodynamic determinants of MCA CBF velocity. In order to manipulate heart rate, the investigators will recruit patients already scheduled for clinically indicated elective electrophysiological studies, where temporary pacing cath…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Age 18-70 years, inclusive * Scheduled for clinically indicated elective electrophysiological studies where temporary pacing catheters are being placed in the right atrium * Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥50% * Able and willing to provide informed consent…
Contacts

Satish R Raj, MD MSCI

403-210-6152

satish.raj@ucalgary.ca

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