PFA Catheter Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of ablation procedure using a special energy called pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (a long-lasting irregular heartbeat). The goal is to restore a normal heart rhythm by creating a pattern of scar tissue in the heart's upper chambers.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) that has lasted for at least one year.
- You have not had a catheter ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation before.
- Your left atrium (the upper left chamber of your heart) is smaller than 55 mm, and you do not have a blood clot in that chamber.
- Your kidneys are working well enough (eGFR at least 30) and you have not had a stroke or mini-stroke in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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