Surgery versus catheter procedure for left atrial appendage closure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to close off a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage to help prevent stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation. It may help choose which procedure is safest and works best for your situation.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm).
- You have already had a left atrial appendage clip (like an Atriclip) or a catheter-based left atrial appendage closure.
- Your stroke risk score (CHA2DS2-VASc) is 2 or higher.
- You do not have a mechanical heart valve.
- You do not have certain valve replacements related to chronic rheumatic heart disease (especially tissue mitral valve or tissue aortic valve in that setting).
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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