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Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation -Role in Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

NCT00765089 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 35

Last updated 2016-02-12

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common postoperative complications after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Postoperative AF produces a substantial impact on hospital resources with an estimated annual expenditure of over $1 billion. This includes the cost of pharmacological treatment and the cost of the increased length of stay. The incidence of AF is about 30-40% in CABG patients and increases with age of the patient. As the average age of the patient that undergoes CABG surgery is increasing, it is critical to find a way to prevent or reduce the incidence of this complication.

We propose a prospective, randomized, controlled study to determine the role of pulmonary vein isolation by bipolar ablation in the prevention or reduction of postoperative AF. The block- randomization plan will be used to maintain balance of the study and control arms throughout the study.

Conditions

  • Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Isolation of pulmonary veins with Bipolar radiofrequency ablation

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-12-31
Primary Completion
2010-03-31
Completion
2010-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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