Ablation vs medication for heart failure with atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a procedure called ablation (using cold, heat, or electric pulses to fix irregular heartbeats) with standard medications to see which better treats heart failure in people who also have atrial fibrillation. It may help if your heart's pumping ability is reduced and you still have symptoms despite medications.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have heart failure with symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue (NYHA class II or III).
- Your heart's pumping strength (LVEF) is less than 50%.
- You have a type of atrial fibrillation that comes and goes or lasts up to 3 years.
- You have tried heart failure medications for at least 6 weeks and are stable.
- You have not had a prior procedure to fix your heart's electrical rhythm or a heart attack in the last 3 months.
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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