Two heart procedures for persistent atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to fix atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) by burning a small area in the upper heart to prevent the irregular signals from starting. It compares two methods to see if adding a small extra step helps the heart stay in a normal rhythm longer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) for at least 6 months but not more than 3 years.
- You have not had a catheter ablation or surgery for atrial fibrillation before.
- You do not have severe heart valve disease, an enlarged heart, or heart failure with weak pumping.
- You have not had a stroke, heart attack, or heart procedure in the last 3 months.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and attend follow-up visits.
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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