Sleep apnea treatment may spare some AFib patients from ablation

NCT ID NCT04606693

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether screening for and treating sleep apnea can reduce the need for a heart procedure called ablation in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). About 50 adults with AFib that hasn't improved with medication will be checked for sleep apnea risk. Those at high or intermediate risk will get a sleep test and, if positive, standard sleep apnea treatment. After 3 months, doctors will see if their heart rhythm has improved enough to avoid ablation. The goal is to see if managing sleep apnea can be a helpful step before more invasive heart treatments.

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  • Hospital Clínico San Carlos

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    Madrid, Madrid, 28040, Spain

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