Pacing the heart's natural electrical highway: Bachmann bundle pacing study
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special way to place a pacemaker lead that may improve heart function by pacing the Bachmann bundle, a key electrical pathway between the upper heart chambers. It is designed for people who already need a pacemaker or an ICD with an atrial lead.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You need a permanent pacemaker or an ICD that uses a lead in the upper heart chamber (atrial lead)
- You are willing to follow the study schedule and stay in touch with the research team
- You do not have persistent atrial fibrillation that cannot be corrected before the implant
- Your kidney function is adequate (serum creatinine level below 3.0 mg/dl)
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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