Heart procedure comparison study for atrial fibrillation with valve disease
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two heart procedures to treat atrial fibrillation in people who also have valve disease. One is a standard approach and the other adds a bit more treatment to try to prevent the arrhythmia from coming back.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- You have atrial fibrillation that comes and goes or stays, and you've had heart valve correction.
- Your left atrium is not too large (your doctor can check this).
- Your atrial fibrillation has returned while on heart rhythm medicine or you can't take that medicine.
- You are a candidate for blood thinners to prevent strokes.
- You have not had a previous heart procedure for atrial fibrillation or other heart surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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