Heart surgery breakthrough: simple sac closure may slash stroke risk
NCT ID NCT03724318
First seen Jan 17, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study looks at whether closing a tiny sac in the heart (the left atrial appendage) during heart surgery can prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation. About 1500 adults having planned heart surgery are taking part. Doctors will compare those whose sac was closed to those whose was not, tracking strokes and silent brain injuries over time.
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Locations
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Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Aarhus, Denmark
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Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona, Spain
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Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden
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