Factors Linked to Slow Heart Rate After Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study analyzes real-world data from patients who underwent pulmonary vein isolation with pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation. It will examine demographics, medical history, medications, echocardiographic data, baseline ECG, anaesthetic records, and periprocedural details to identify factors associated with bradycardia during hospitalization. The goal is to understand which patient or procedural characteristics predict slower heart rates after the procedure. No intervention beyond standard PFA ablation will be used, and results will be based on existing clinical records from a single center. Findings could help guide monitoring and management after ablation.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- Pulmonary vein isolation performed with PFA

Exclusion Criteria:

* Permanent pacemaker
* CRT device
* Dual-chamber ICD
* Cardiac tamponade
* Acute stroke
* Acute bleeding requiring surgical intervention

Where it's running

• Institute of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University
  Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Piotr Niewinski, MD PhD
• Email: pnsky@wp.pl
• Phone: +48790423298

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.