Comparing two procedures for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that lasts for a long time). One method uses a catheter to treat the heart from the inside, and the other combines that with a small procedure on the outside of the heart. The goal is to see which approach works better for people whose symptoms haven't improved with medication.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation that has not been controlled by at least one heart rhythm medication.
- Your atrial fibrillation has lasted for at least 3 months but not more than 4 years.
- You have not had a previous procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (like catheter ablation).
- You have not had a stroke in the past.
- You are able to have an MRI (no claustrophobia or allergy to contrast dye).
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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