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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