Balloon-based ablation for atrial fibrillation: post-approval study
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a balloon catheter that uses pulsed field energy to treat atrial fibrillation (AF) in people who have tried medication without success. It aims to see how well it works in real-world use.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation that comes and goes or lasts up to a year.
- You have tried at least one heart rhythm medication (like beta blockers or calcium channel blockers) and it didn't work well or you couldn't take it.
- You are 18 years or older and planning to have your first ablation procedure with the Volt PFA catheter.
- You do not have any serious heart or blood-related conditions, recent heart procedures, or other health issues that would make this treatment unsafe.
- You must be able to attend follow-up visits and tests over the next 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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