Heart medicine to prevent irregular beats after PFO closure
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicine called a beta-blocker can help prevent abnormal heart rhythms after a procedure to close a hole in the heart (PFO closure). If you are planning to have this closure, the medicine might reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older
- You are scheduled to have your PFO (a small hole in the heart) closed using a special device
- You do not have a history of irregular heart rhythms (like atrial fibrillation) or have not had one in the last 14 days
- You do not have serious lung problems like uncontrolled asthma or COPD
- You do not have severe heart failure or significant heart valve disease
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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