Dual-shock therapy to restore normal heart rhythm in atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special defibrillation technique that uses two shocks to reset the heart's rhythm in people with persistent atrial fibrillation. It aims to help patients regain a normal heartbeat without the need for more invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You must have persistent atrial fibrillation, meaning your irregular heartbeat lasts longer than a week but less than a year.
- You need to be on blood thinners for at least 3 weeks before the procedure, or have a special ultrasound of the heart to rule out blood clots within the last day.
- You must be able to give informed consent.
- You cannot have had a heart defibrillation after a catheter ablation procedure (but it is okay if it is done before the ablation begins).
- You must not be pregnant, be under 18, or be legally incapable of consenting.
- You cannot have an emergency situation with unstable blood pressure or heart function.
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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