CT scan may reveal hidden heart scarring that predicts AFib treatment failure
NCT ID NCT06308094
First seen Apr 25, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a special CT scan can measure scarring in the heart muscle of people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) before they undergo a procedure called catheter ablation. The scarring, called fibrosis, might make the procedure less likely to succeed. Researchers will follow 100 patients to see if more scarring is linked to AFib returning or needing hospitalization. If so, the CT scan could become a routine test to help plan better treatments.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors use CT scans to predict which atrial fibrillation patients are at higher risk of recurrence after ablation, guiding treatment decisions.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The CT scan involves radiation and contrast dye, which carry small risks.
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