Comparing treatments for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) that lasts more than 7 days but less than 2 years: electrical cardioversion (a shock to reset your heart rhythm) versus catheter ablation (using radio waves to fix the heart's electrical pathways). It aims to find which option works better for patients like you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have atrial fibrillation that has lasted continuously for more than 7 days but less than 2 years.
- Your doctor has already talked to you about having a cardioversion.
- You must be willing and able to take blood thinners (anticoagulation) to prevent clots.
- Your kidneys are working well (eGFR above 30).
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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