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Genetic Basis of Pacing-induced Cardiomyopathy

Genetic Basis of Pacing-induced Cardiomyopathy

Non Recruiting
18 years and older
All
Phase N/A
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Overview

The purpose of this study is to collect a saliva sample from patients with a pacemaker to study genes involved in cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is abnormal.

Description

DNA will be extracted from the saliva to test for changes in genes related to cardiomyopathy.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who have been assessed for cardiomyopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients who do not have adequate follow up care to determine if they do or do not have cardiomyopathy

Study details
    Pacemaker
    Artificial
    Cardiomyopathies

NCT03317964

The Guthrie Clinic

20 August 2025

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