Combining 4D-ICE and TEE imaging for heart closure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new imaging method (4D-ICE) used alongside a standard ultrasound (TEE) during a heart procedure to close the left atrial appendage, a small pouch in the heart where clots can form in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if the new method makes the procedure safer and more precise.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) or atrial flutter.
- You are planning to have a left atrial appendage closure with a specific device (Amplatzer Amulet or WATCHMAN FLX).
- You do not have a blood clot in your left atrial appendage.
- You are not pregnant (if female).
- You are willing to follow up with our practice after the procedure.
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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