Comparing two procedures for persistent atrial fibrillation with enlarged left atrium
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two procedures to treat persistent atrial fibrillation in people whose upper left heart chamber is enlarged: catheter ablation (a minimally invasive procedure using a tube through a vein) versus thoracoscopic ablation (a surgical approach using small chest incisions). The goal is to see which method better restores a normal heart rhythm.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have persistent atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm problem that lasts for more than a week).
- You have tried or cannot take anti-arrhythmic medications (drugs to control heart rhythm).
- You have an enlarged left atrium (the upper left chamber of the heart is bigger than normal).
- Your symptoms from atrial fibrillation are significant enough to affect daily activities.
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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