Comparing two ablation methods for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that lasts for months or years). One method uses pulsed field energy and the other uses radiofrequency heat to fix the heart's electrical signals. The goal is to see which method is safer and more effective for patients having their first ablation procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (lasting from 3 months up to 3 years) and have not had a prior ablation for it.
- Your left atrium (a heart chamber) is not too enlarged, as measured by an echocardiogram.
- You agree to be randomly assigned to one of the two ablation methods and are able to attend follow-up visits.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, or kidney disease, and you have not had heart surgery or certain heart procedures before.
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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