Balloon Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new balloon catheter that uses pulsed electric fields to isolate the veins that carry blood from your lungs to your heart. It may be a treatment option for people with atrial fibrillation who are scheduled for an ablation procedure.
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Who can take part
- You have atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) that comes and goes or stays for a while, confirmed by a heart test in the last 2 years.
- Your doctor has recommended a catheter ablation procedure for your atrial fibrillation.
- You have been taking blood thinners for at least 4 weeks before the procedure, or have had a scan showing no clots in your heart.
- You are 18 years or older and able to give informed consent.
- You have not had a previous ablation or surgery on the left upper chamber of your heart.
- Your atrial fibrillation has not lasted continuously for more than 12 months.
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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