A Prospective Study of Magnetocardiography for Disease Detection and Monitoring Treatment Outcomes in Amyloidosis
Mayo Clinic
Summary
The primary objective of this observational study is to evaluate the utility of magnetocardiography (MCG) in diagnosing and monitoring disease progression in patients with amyloidosis, and to assess its effectiveness in comparison to other modalities, such as ECG.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria 1. Age ≥ 18 years on the date of consent 2. Ability for participant to comply with study requirements 3. Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria 1. Pregnant or breastfeeding 2. Having an active atrial fibrillation episode as seen on most current 12-lead ECG 3. Active thoracic metal implants (including pacemaker, insertable cardiac monitor, or internal defibrillator). 4. External electrical pads or devices (e.g. Pacer pads, ECG electrodes, heart rate patch), that must remain on patient's chest during MCG scan 5. Inability to lie down in a supine/inclined position and s…
Interventions
- DeviceSandboxAQ CardiAQ Magnetocardiography
Magnetocardiography is a non-invasive, radiation-free imaging technique that detects the magnetic field generated by the electrical activity of the heart.
Location
- Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, Minnesota