Closing off a heart pouch to prevent stroke
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure that seals off the left atrial appendage (a small heart pouch) to help prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. You may be considered if your stroke risk is high and you are already on blood-thinner medicine.
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Who can take part
- You have atrial fibrillation that is ongoing or comes and goes, with the right stroke history
- Your stroke risk score is high (CHA2DS2-VASc of 4 or more)
- You have been taking oral blood thinners for at least 90 days and don’t have a plan to stop them for the trial
- You do not currently have a clot in the left atrial appendage
- You haven’t had this heart pouch sealed (or removed) before
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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