New heart tool aims to make AFib ablation safer and more effective
NCT ID NCT02681926
First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested a new tool called VISITAG that helps doctors track where they apply heat during a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib). 200 people having their first ablation took part. The goal was to see if the tool made the procedure safer and better at preventing AFib from coming back within a year.
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AOUPisana
Pisa, Italy, 56100, Italy
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