Ablation for atrial fibrillation in patients 80 and older
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study investigates whether a catheter ablation procedure can improve wellbeing and reduce the risk of serious events for people 80 and older with symptomatic atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if this treatment offers better outcomes than standard care in this age group.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years old or older.
- You have atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) that comes and goes or stays for less than a year, and it causes symptoms like heart fluttering, shortness of breath, or tiredness.
- You have not had a catheter ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation before.
- You do not have severe heart failure (NYHA Class IV) or advanced kidney disease requiring dialysis.
- You are willing and able to give informed consent to participate.
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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