Heart rhythm showdown: which surgery best stops AFib?
NCT ID NCT07100483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares three different surgical ablation techniques (Cox-Maze IV, Tampa 2, and EnCompass alone) to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 220 adults with AFib who are already having heart surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the three methods. The main goal is to see which approach best keeps the heart in normal rhythm one year after surgery.
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Corewell Health West
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
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