RecruitingNCT07137936

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance - PROgnostic HEart Scar for Sudden Cardiac Death Prediction StudY

Comprehensive Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Myocardial Scar for Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death Post Myocardial Infarction

Sponsor

Beijing Anzhen Hospital

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Myocardial Infarction (MI)Sudden Death, Cardiac Myocardial Scarring

Summary

The purpose of this observational study is to investigate whether myocardial scar characteristics assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) can predict the risk of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac death (SCD) after myocardial infarction (MI). It aims to answer two primary questions: What is the association between CMR-assessed myocardial scar and post-MI SCD? Can we develop an imaging-clinical multimodal risk score for post-MI SCD? Participants included in this study had previously undergone CMR imaging during the stable phase following their MI as part of their prior clinical care. Prognostic data for these participants are collected through clinic visits and telephone follow-up.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Age between 18 and 80 years.
Completion of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging at Anzhen Hospital during the stable phase (≥1 month) following an acute myocardial infarction (MI).

Exclusion Criteria6

Prior implantation of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) before the index MI.
Pre-existing diagnosis of a primary arrhythmia syndrome (e.g., long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome) before the index MI.
Concurrent end-stage disease (e.g., advanced malignancy) directly resulting in an estimated life expectancy of less than one year.
History of established non-ischemic cardiomyopathy (e.g., dilated, hypertrophic, or restrictive cardiomyopathy) before the index MI.
Significant concomitant valvular heart disease. Status post mechanical heart valve replacement.
Patients refuse to be followed up.

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