Preventing new atrial fibrillation after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether removing a small heart ligament during minimally invasive bypass surgery can lower the chance of developing an irregular heartbeat after the operation. It may help patients who are having this type of heart surgery to recover more smoothly.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have coronary artery disease that needs bypass surgery, and your doctor plans a minimally invasive approach.
- You have not had atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) before.
- You do not have severe heart valve problems or other major heart conditions.
- You do not have severe kidney problems or poor lung function.
- You are not taking certain heart rhythm medicines (except beta-blockers).
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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