Comparing two ablation methods for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to do a heart ablation procedure for people with persistent atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm problem). The goal is to see which method is better at preventing the abnormal rhythm from coming back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with persistent atrial fibrillation that causes symptoms.
- You have a clinical need for a left atrial ablation with a mitral isthmus line (a specific type of heart ablation).
- You have not had any previous heart ablation that went beyond isolating the pulmonary veins.
- You do not have any of the conditions listed in the exclusion criteria, such as a blood clot in the heart, very large left atrium, very weak heart pump, recent heart surgery, or certain other health 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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