Pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to treat atrial fibrillation using targeted electrical pulses (pulsed field ablation) instead of heat or cold. The goal is to improve safety and outcomes for people with paroxysmal or persistent AF.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with symptomatic paroxysmal (comes and goes) or persistent (lasts more than 7 days) atrial fibrillation, with at least one episode recorded by an ECG in the last year.
- You have not had a prior heart ablation procedure or heart surgery involving the left atrium.
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or implantable monitor.
- You are willing to take a blood thinner for at least 3 weeks before the procedure.
- You have not had a heart attack, heart surgery, or a stent in the past 3 months.
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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