Brain Clots During Heart Rhythm Ablation Treatment
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares different methods of treating irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) using ablation. It specifically measures tiny clots that may form in the brain during this procedure and tests whether newer energy types create fewer of them.
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Who can take part
- You have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm) that comes and goes or is ongoing
- Your doctor has recommended catheter ablation (a procedure to treat the irregular heartbeat)
- You are 18 years or older
- You can have a special ultrasound test of your brain (transcranial Doppler)
- You have not had a recent stroke or mini-stroke
- You can take blood thinners without 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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