Pulsed-field ablation for recurrent atypical atrial flutter
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of energy called pulsed-field ablation (PFA) to treat a specific kind of irregular heartbeat called atypical atrial flutter that keeps coming back after a prior ablation. It aims to see if this approach can safely stop the abnormal rhythm.
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Who can take part
- You have had a prior heart ablation for atrial flutter within the last 5 years but your flutter came back.
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- You are able to take blood thinners (anticoagulation) for at least 4 weeks before the procedure.
- You do not have reversible causes like thyroid issues, recent heart attack or surgery, blood clots, or stroke in the last 3 months.
- Your heart's left atrium is not severely enlarged (less than 5.5 cm in diameter).
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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