Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Conditions
Brief summary
High Power Short Duration Ablation Compared to Moderate Power Long Duration Ablation for Pulmonary Vein Isolation: safety and acute procedural outcome
Interventions
Pulmonary vein isolation by high power short duration radiofrequency catheter ablation
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* symptomatic, documented, drug-resistent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation * effective oral anticoagulation
Exclusion criteria
* any prior left atrial ablation procedure * presence of left atrial thrombus * secondary atrial fibrillation due to electrolyte imbalance or thyroid disease * any prior oesophageal or gastric surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of reconnected pulmonary veins 20 minutes after ablation in comparison of both ablation groups | Acute endpoint |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first documented recurrence of atrial fibrillation after a 6-week blanking period. | 12 months after ablation |
Countries
Germany