Heart procedure after stroke to improve brain recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how treating atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) with a procedure called ablation—which uses heat or cold to fix the heart's electrical signals—might help improve brain function and recovery after a stroke. It aims to see if controlling the heart rhythm can lead to better neurological outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 years old and able to give your own consent.
- You have recently had a stroke and have been newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat).
- You must be able to have heart monitoring, such as a wearable heart monitor or an implanted device, to track your heart rhythm.
- You must be willing to come back to the clinic for follow-up appointments.
- You must be able to read and write at an 8th-grade level to complete study questionnaires.
- You must be able to take blood thinners and heart rhythm medications.
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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