Ablation for an abnormal heart rhythm after prior AF surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure to “ablate” (treat) a specific fast heart rhythm in the upper chambers of the heart that happens after previous atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation or heart surgery. It may help by stopping the rhythm and reducing symptoms, while doctors check how well the targeted mapping and ablation work.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You previously had AF ablation or heart surgery.
- Your main ongoing rhythm problem must be an atrial tachycardia seen on an ECG (a heart tracing) after that prior procedure.
- Your ECG pattern should be stable enough for doctors to find the exact spot to treat (and the heartbeat timing should be at least 200 milliseconds).
- You must be able to take blood-thinning medicine by mouth as directed (no contraindications).
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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