Comparing exercise capacity, inflammation and endothelial function following cardioversion between asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with atrial fibrillatio

Recruiting

• Conditions: Atrial Fibrillation; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000857606
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-08-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

Persistent AF, defined as an episode of AF lasting longer than 7 days or lasts <7 days and requires direct cardioversion.
Rate controlled during AF with resting ventricular rate less than 110bpm.
Able and willing to provide written informed consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients contraindicated for exercise testing according to American Heart Association guidelines.
Paroxysmal (AF duration <7 days) or Permanent AF (AF duration >1 year).
Decompensated heart failure
Unstable angina.
Hemodynamic instability defined as systolic blood pressure less than 90mmHg.
Previous AF ablation
Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified