Comparing two needles for left atrial access in heart procedures
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two devices used to create a small opening in the wall between the upper chambers of the heart so doctors can reach the left side to treat heart rhythm problems or other conditions. It may help if you need a left atrial procedure and are healthy enough for the puncture.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a heart rhythm problem like atrial fibrillation or another condition that needs a procedure in the heart's left upper chamber
- You do not have a blood clot in your left atrium
- You have not had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 6 months
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
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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