New pulsed field ablation for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of heart procedure that uses gentle electrical pulses to fix abnormal signals in the upper chambers of the heart for people with a specific type of atrial fibrillation that comes and goes on its own. It may be an option if your AFib episodes stop within 7 days and medications haven't helped enough.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib that stops on its own within 7 days) and have had at least 2 episodes in the last 6 months.
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have tried at least one heart rhythm medication (like a class I or III drug) and it didn't work or caused side effects.
- Your left atrium (the upper left heart chamber) is not too large (less than 5.5 cm on imaging).
- You have not had a stroke, TIA, or blood clot in the last 6 months, and no heart surgery, heart attack, or stent in the last 3 months.
- You must be on blood thinners for at least 3 weeks before the procedure and have no blood clot in your heart.
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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