Preventing Afib During Flutter Ablation Surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether blocking extra heart electrical pathways during atrial flutter ablation surgery can help prevent atrial fibrillation (a more serious heart rhythm problem) from developing later. If you have atrial flutter and are planning ablation surgery, this study may help protect your heart's rhythm long-term.
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Who can take part
- You are 55 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with atrial flutter (a fast, irregular heartbeat) and are scheduled for ablation surgery to treat it
- Your left atrium (heart chamber) is enlarged on a recent heart ultrasound
- You have never had atrial fibrillation before
- You have not had any previous heart ablation or surgical procedures
- Your heart's pumping strength is adequate (ejection fraction 35% or higher)
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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