Quality of Life After Cardiac Surgery and Atrial Fibrillation

Quality of Life in Patients With Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery

Recruiting Observational Study
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
260 (estimated)
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients who have had heart surgery and experienced atrial fibrillation afterwards. Participants will answer questions about their quality of life.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 99 years old.
  • I am scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery.
  • I can answer survey questions.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have persistent or permanent atrial fibrillation.
  • I had atrial fibrillation when I presented for surgery.
  • I am having an emergency surgery.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

Prospective observational study on quality of life with postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery using SF-36 and qualitative questions

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All genders * Ages 18-99 years old * Scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery * Able to answer survey questions Exclusion Criteria: * Persistent / permanent atrial fibrillation * Atrial fibrillation at presentation for surgery * Emergent operations
Contacts

Leonard Simeth, cand.med.

+1 6173 529209

lsimeth@bwh.harvard.edu

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