Comparing two pacing methods for heart failure treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a newer pacing method called left bundle branch area pacing works as well as standard cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for people with heart failure and a specific heart blockage (left bundle branch block). It aims to offer an effective treatment option with potentially easier setup.
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Who can take part
- You have been recommended for cardiac resynchronization therapy (a type of pacemaker for heart failure).
- You have left bundle branch block, a specific type of electrical delay in your heart.
- You are 18 years old or older.
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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