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Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, characterized by disorganized atrial activity, irregularly irregular rhythm, and increased stroke risk.
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What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They can cause your heart to beat too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way.If you have AFib, your heart beats irregularly and sometimes much faster than normal. Also, your heart's upper and lower chambers do not work…
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NCT07515040
1. Research Title: Comparative study on the safety and effectiveness of AccuSafe transseptal guidewire versus traditional transseptal needle for transseptal puncture without X-ray guidance 2. Research Objective: This study aims to compare…
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NCT07125417
The goal of this clinical trial is to verify that Non-Antithrombotic Therapy (NAPT) followed by Oral Anticoagulants (OAC) monotherapy for 45 days after Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) is non-inferior to Single Antiplatelet Therapy (SA…
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NCT03868150
Patients undergoing first time cardiac surgery will undergo rapid atrial pacing prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass to screen for AF inducibility. Patients with inducible AF will be randomized to prophylactic amiodarone treatment…
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NCT05662293
The goal of the this observational study is to gather clinically available data on patients presenting with a suspicion for arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy (AiCM) at the University Hospital Basel.
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NCT04281329
Atrial fibrillation ablation (AF) is a standard interventional treatment for patients with symptomatic AF refractory to medical treatment. The known predictive factors for the success of the procedure remain insufficient to predict the pro…
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NCT07272902
This study is testing two different ways of treating atrial fibrillation (AF) in people who also have heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved heart function. Patients will randomly be assigned to either rhythm control using catheter…
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NCT07267949
A clinical Randomized Phase 2 Trial of AP31969 versus Placebo for Rhythm Control of Atrial Fibrillation.
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NCT06159985
This study is planned to evaluate the effect of left posterior pericardiotomy for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. Eligible patients will be randomized to be created or not to be cr…
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Atrial Fibrillation
What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. They can cause your heart to beat too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way.If you have AFib, your heart beats irregularly and sometimes much faster than normal. Also, your heart's upper and lower chambers do not work…
Arrhythmia
What is an arrhythmia?An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. Changes in the electrical signals that control your heartbeat cause arrhythmias.When your heart beats faster than normal, it's called tachycardia.When your heart beats too slowly, it's called bradycardia.When the signal to beat comes too early, it's calle…
Stroke
What is a stroke?A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they need from blood, and they start to die within a few minutes. This can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.If you think that you or someone else is having a stroke, call 911 right away. Immediate treatment may save someone's life and increase…
Blood Clots
What is a blood clot?A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. When you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. After the bleeding stops and healing takes place, your body usually breaks down and removes the blood clot. But sometimes the blood clots form where they shouldn't, your body makes too many blood clots or abnormal blood…