Exercise before heart shock for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing a short cycling exercise right before a heart shock procedure (called electrical cardioversion) can make the procedure more effective at restoring a normal heartbeat. If successful, it could simplify treatment for people with persistent atrial fibrillation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat that lasts for more than a week)
- You are scheduled for electrical cardioversion (a procedure to shock your heart back into a normal rhythm)
- You have been taking a blood thinner (anticoagulant) for at least 3 weeks before the procedure
- You can do a cycling exercise test without any medical limitations
- You do not have ischemic heart disease (blocked heart arteries), heart failure, or severe heart valve disease
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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