MRI for Electrophysiology Studies in Atrial Flutter

Principal Investigator: Henry Halperin, M.D., M.A.

Study Coordinator: Rozann Hansford, R.N., M.P.H.

Study Coordinator
Contact Phone: 410-614-6013

Study Coordinator Email: rhansfo2@jhmi.edu

Study Short Title: MRI for Electrophysiology Studies in Atrial Flutter

Study Long Title: Magnetic Resonance Guidance of Cardiac Electrophysiology Studies for Treatment of Atrial Flutter

IRB#: NA_00001464

Funding Source: National Institute of Health

Summary of Trial:

An observational study whose objective is to determine the feasibility of performing electrophysiology studies under real-time MRI guidance

Inclusion
Patients 19 years of age or older, and referred for electrophysiology study and ablation of atrial flutter will be included.

Exclusion
Pregnant patients
Patients with contraindications to MR imaging
patients with poor renal function (GFR < 30mL/min) who cannot receive Gadolinium

Clinical Trial Site:

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory
600 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21205

Compensation: None

Start Date: 11-08-2005

Anticipated Stop Date: 11-08-2010