X-ray vs. 3D mapping for balloon AFib ablation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to guide a balloon-based ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation: using only X-ray (fluoroscopy) versus using a 3D mapping system. The goal is to see if one method is safer or more effective.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with paroxysmal (comes and goes) or persistent (lasts longer) atrial fibrillation.
- Your doctor has recommended a pulmonary vein isolation procedure.
- You have never had a catheter ablation for AFib or any scar-making procedure in the left atrium.
- You are not severely frail, have a life expectancy longer than 1 year, and are not pregnant or planning pregnancy.
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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