Testing frailty in people getting a left atrial appendage closure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at frailty (how strong or vulnerable a person is) in adults who are having a left atrial appendage closure procedure through a catheter. The goal is to understand which patients may be more vulnerable during or after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- You are scheduled to have a catheter-based left atrial appendage closure using an approved device
- You can clearly understand the study and provide informed consent
- You do not have severe neuropsychiatric impairment (major problems with thinking, behavior, or mental functioning)
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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