Using pulsed field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to treat atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm problem) using a special catheter that delivers quick electrical pulses to fix the heart's rhythm. The goal is to see if this method is safe and effective, which might offer an alternative to traditional treatments.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat).
- You must be a candidate for a first-time catheter ablation procedure (a treatment that uses energy to fix heart rhythm problems).
- You must not have had a prior catheter ablation or surgery on the upper chambers of the heart.
- You must not have severe mitral valve regurgitation (a leaky heart valve).
- You must not have severe kidney disease or other conditions that make an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) unsafe.
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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