Status:

COMPLETED

Use of Radiofrequency Ablation to Eliminate Continuous Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Mitral Valve Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospitals, Leicester

Collaborating Sponsors:

British Heart Foundation

Conditions:

Atrial Fibrillation

Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this prospective randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the early and late outcome following left atrial radiofrequency ablation during MV surgery for the treatment of continuous atrial ...

Detailed Description

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a frequent and important contributor to symptoms and morbidity in patients with mitral valve (MV) disease.Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the left atrium (LA) during open-...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients requiring MV surgery with at least 6 month history of atrial fibrillation

Exclusion

  • Patients with sick sinus syndrome
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Permanent pacemaker
  • Previous cardiac surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2001

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

November 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00238706

Start Date

December 1 2001

End Date

November 1 2004

Last Update

May 5 2006

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