Second ablation may zap hidden heart triggers in AFib patients

NCT ID NCT04111731

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 33 times

Summary

This study looked at 44 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who had a second heart procedure 2 months after their first ablation. Doctors checked for reconnections in the treated areas and fixed them to improve treatment. They also measured heart signals to better understand how to treat this condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Liverpool, L14 3PE, United Kingdom

  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

    Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

  • The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Freeman Hospital

    Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

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