Comparing Two Ablation Methods for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two types of ablation (a procedure that uses energy to fix irregular heartbeats) for people with persistent atrial fibrillation. It tests whether adding extra treatment to the back of the heart's left upper chamber helps improve outcomes compared to standard treatment alone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation that has not been treated with catheter ablation in the past year.
- You do not have serious heart valve disease or very weak heart muscle (ejection fraction above 30%).
- You are able to take blood thinners and do not have active bleeding.
- You are in generally good health aside from AF, with no severe lung, kidney, or other organ problems.
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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