Shock treatment to test if fixing irregular heartbeat helps heart failure symptoms
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses a procedure called electrical cardioversion (a controlled shock to restore a normal heart rhythm) to see if treating atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter can improve symptoms in people with heart failure. The goal is to find out if fixing the irregular heartbeat helps you breathe better, have more energy, and feel better overall.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure for at least 3 months and have symptoms like shortness of breath or tiredness even with medication.
- You currently have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter that shows up on an EKG.
- You have been on blood thinners for at least 3 weeks before starting the study.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have not been in the hospital for worsening heart failure in the last 3 months.
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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