Comparing surgery methods for atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial studies different surgical techniques for treating atrial fibrillation during heart surgery. It may help people with a history of AFib who are already scheduled for open-heart surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You have a history of atrial fibrillation (either occasional or constant).
- You are scheduled for heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine and a cut through the breastbone.
- Your heart pumping strength (LVEF) is 25% or higher.
- You do not have a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator.
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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