Study of the left atrial appendage during open-heart surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage during open-heart surgery. It aims to learn more about heart rhythm problems and blood clots, which may help improve future treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an open-heart surgery, such as bypass, valve repair or replacement, or aorta surgery.
- You do not have an active infection inside your heart (endocarditis).
- You are able to return for follow-up visits after your surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study tracks patients who have a minimally invasive procedure to close off a small pouch in the heart called the left atrial appendage. The procedure aims to reduce stroke risk, and this registry collects information about how patients do after the procedure.
This study compares two ways of closing a small pouch in the heart (the left atrial appendage) to help prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). One method is less invasive, and the study aims to see if it is as safe and effective as the standard approach.
This study tests whether closing a heart pouch called the left atrial appendage can prevent future strokes in people with atrial fibrillation who had an ischemic stroke even while taking blood thinners. It may help reduce stroke risk by blocking a common place where clotting can start.
This study compares two ways to close off a small heart pouch (the left atrial appendage) to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see which method—surgery or a less invasive tube-based approach—works better and is safer.
This study looks at whether using a special steerable tube (called a sheath) helps doctors close the left atrial appendage more successfully with the Amplatzer Amulet device. This procedure is done to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation.
This study looks at how different imaging tests can help guide a procedure that closes off the left atrial appendage to reduce stroke risk. It may help doctors choose the safest approach during the procedure.
Hear when a new Atrial fibrillation trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.