Comparing two types of ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a newer type of ablation (pulsed field) with the standard radiofrequency ablation for people with persistent atrial fibrillation that hasn't been treated with ablation before. The goal is to see which method works better and has fewer risks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation that started between 3 months and 3 years ago and have not had a catheter ablation before.
- Your left atrium (the upper heart chamber) is less than 50 mm on an echocardiogram.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to either treatment and can attend follow-up visits.
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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