Comparing Two Ablation Methods for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two techniques for treating persistent atrial fibrillation: one uses standard anatomy-based ablation, and the other uses a special mapping system to guide the procedure. It aims to find which method works better for people who have not had prior ablation.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (a long-lasting irregular heartbeat) and are scheduled for catheter ablation.
- You have never had a prior catheter ablation or MAZE surgery for atrial fibrillation.
- Your left atrium (a heart chamber) is not larger than 6 cm on imaging.
- You do not have end-stage kidney disease.
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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