Heart rhythm procedure with left atrial appendage closure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure that closes off a small pouch in the heart (left atrial appendage) while also treating irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) with a catheter ablation procedure. The goal is to reduce your stroke risk and treat your symptoms without needing blood thinners long-term.
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Who can take part
- You have documented atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) that is either paroxysmal (comes and goes) or persistent (lasts more than a week)
- Your doctor recommends catheter ablation (a procedure to fix the irregular heartbeat)
- You are at least 18 years old and willing to sign consent forms
- You can tolerate blood-thinning medications for 60 days after the procedure, then switch to aspirin
- Your heart pumps at least 30% of blood with each beat (ejection fraction >30%)
- You do not have severe kidney disease, lung disease, or certain heart valve problems
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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