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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Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 07030, United States
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