A randomised comparison of cardioversion and catheter cryoablation in patients with persistent atrial fibrillatio
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Atrial fibrillationCirculatory SystemArrhythmia
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN38385178
- Lead Sponsor
- Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 150
Inclusion Criteria
1. First presentation of persistent atrial fibrillation
2. Suitable for cryo catheter ablation
3. EHRA (European Heart Rhythm Association) Class 2 or higher after optimal rate control
Exclusion Criteria
1. Renal failure with creatinine > 200 µmol/L or on dialysis
2. Pregnancy: current or currently planning
3. Previous ablation for atrial fibrillation
4. Previous DC cardioversion
5. Current participation in another clinical trial
6. Sinus rhythm at screening
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method