CT scan to measure heart health before AF ablation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses a special CT scan to measure how much extra fluid is in your heart muscle. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat your atrial fibrillation before you have a procedure called ablation.
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Who can take part
- You are 21 years or older.
- You have atrial fibrillation that happens off and on or stays for a while and causes symptoms.
- Your doctor says you are a good candidate for ablation, regardless of this study.
- You are already scheduled to have a heart CT before your ablation as part of your regular care.
- You do not have any metal implants like pacemakers or aneurysm clips that might be unsafe with the scan.
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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