Study of persistent atrial fibrillation during heart procedures
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at what happens in the heart in people with persistent atrial fibrillation when they undergo an ablation or Maze surgery. It may help doctors better understand the condition and improve future care for people needing these procedures.
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Who can take part
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation and are being referred to Stanford for ablation or Maze surgery
- Your atrial fibrillation has either lasted more than 7 days or needed cardioversion to stop it
- You have tried at least one anti-arrhythmia medicine and it did not work or you could not tolerate it
- Your pre-procedure heart ultrasound (transesophageal echo) does not show a clot in the heart
- You do not have active blocked heart arteries (coronary ischemia) or worsening (decompensated) heart failure
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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