Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Conditions
Keywords
Atrial mechanical stunning and, atrial electrical remodeling
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether fish oils may be of benefit to patients with certain heart rhythm disturbances called atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are two heart conditions that can be successfully treated in the hospital by an ablation (in the case of atrial flutter) or a cardioversion (in the case of atrial fibrillation). Ablation involves the application of high frequency energy waves to a particular spot in the heart. Cardioversion involves resetting the heart back to a normal rhythm with the use of an electric current. Fish oil supplements may be of benefit to patients with heart problems. Recent evidence suggests that fish oils may benefit those with rhythm disturbances.
Interventions
DRUGFish oil
Sponsors
Melbourne Health
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Chronic atrial flutter requiring radiofrequency ablation. * Chronic atrial fibrillation requiring internal cardioversion.
Exclusion criteria
* Sinus rhythm. * Pregnancy. * Patients \> 80 years and \< 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The extent of left atrial stunning in fish oil group compared to control after reversion of atrial arrhythmias to sinus rhythm. | 18 months |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adverse events related to fish oil ingestion. | 18 months | Tolerability, mortality. |
Countries
Australia
Outcome results
None listed