New tool aims to ease tough heart treatment decisions

NCT ID NCT04993807

Summary

This study tested a new visual tool designed to help patients with a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation) make better decisions about a treatment called catheter ablation. The tool showed patients what symptom improvements they might realistically expect after the procedure. Researchers wanted to see if using this tool in doctor's appointments made patients feel more confident and satisfied with their treatment choice.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    New York, New York, 07030, United States

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