Pacing the heart to prevent atrial fibrillation in heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to pace the heart (using a specific spot called the Bachmann bundle) to prevent new episodes of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people with heart failure who already need a pacemaker or defibrillator. The goal is to keep the heart's rhythm more stable and reduce the risk of future heart rhythm problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with heart failure and have been on recommended heart failure medications for at least 3 months.
- You have a need for a pacemaker (a device that helps control your heartbeat) or a defibrillator (a device that can shock your heart if it beats dangerously fast), or you need an upgrade to an existing device.
- You have never had atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) in the past.
- You have not had heart surgery before, and you are not expected to need heart surgery within the next year.
- You are not pregnant, not planning to become pregnant, and have not had a heart transplant.
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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