Exercise and heart function before and after heart rhythm treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how well your heart and body handle exercise before and after a procedure to fix your heart rhythm (cardioversion or pace-and-ablate). It may help doctors understand which treatment works better for people with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation (AFib).
- You have heart failure with symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue (NYHA class II to IV).
- Your heart rate is well controlled with medication.
- You are able to walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike for a stress test.
- You are scheduled to have either a cardioversion (shock to reset rhythm) or a pace-and-ablate procedure.
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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