Prophylactic Radiofrequency Left Atrial Posterior Wall Isolation to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
216 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vasily I. Kaleda · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an epicardial radiofrequency left atrial posterior wall isolation (box lesion ablation) prevents atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does box lesion ablation lower the number of patients experiencing de-novo atrial fibrillation requiring any treatment after cardiac surgery? Researchers will compare bo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing cardiac surgery by a single surgeon (V.K.) * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of atrial fibrillation/flutter * Minimally invasive approach * Off-pump surgery * Emergent/salvage surgery * Severe pericardial adhesions
Contacts

Vasily I. Kaleda, M.D., Ph.D.

7 (985) 641 1769

vasily.kaleda@gmail.com

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