Targeted ablation for recurrent atrial fibrillation after prior pulmonary vein isolation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to find and treat the specific areas in the heart that cause atrial fibrillation to come back. It aims to improve the success of a repeat ablation procedure for people whose previous pulmonary vein isolation did not stop the irregular heartbeats.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of atrial fibrillation that keeps coming back (paroxysmal, persistent, or long-standing persistent).
- You have already had a procedure called pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) at least once.
- You are older than 40.
- During your previous procedures, you did not have ablation in other parts of the left atrium (like the back wall, roof, or areas with complex signals).
- You do not have a severe heart condition like a clot, tumor, or severe mitral valve leak that makes the procedure unsafe.
- You are willing to come back for all follow-up visits and tests.
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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