Pulsed field ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to treat persistent atrial fibrillation using short bursts of electricity (pulsed fields) to carefully reset the heart's rhythm. It may help people whose irregular heartbeat has not improved with medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rate) that has lasted more than 7 days but less than 3 years, and medications haven't helped enough.
- Your heart's pumping strength (LVEF) is above 35%.
- Your left atrium (the upper left chamber of the heart) is smaller than 55 mm as seen on an echocardiogram.
- You do not have a pacemaker, ICD, or other implanted heart devices, and you are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
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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