About this trial

The primary objective is to observe the rate of recovery of ventricular function (EF\>35%) after first-time coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients who were prescribed the wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) post-surgery prior to being discharged after hospitalization as part of standard clinical care.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patient underwent first-time CABG surgery <10 days before enrollment.

Patient is prescribed WCD for a primary reason of HF with reduced EF < 35% measured after surgery but before hospital discharge.

Patient is ≥18 years old

Disqualifiers

Patients having combination CABG surgery with heart valve repair.

Patients with prior CABG.

Patients who have an active unipolar pacemaker.

Patients with a physical or mental condition that could impair their ability to properly interact with the WCD.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • WCD

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Locations

4
Kerckhoff Klinik61231, Bad NauheimHesse, Germany
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover30625, HanoverLower Saxony, Germany
Sana-Herzzentrum Cottbus GmbH03048, Cottbus Germany
Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)06120, Halle Germany

Sponsors and collaborators

Zoll Medical Corporation

Lead sponsor