Catheter Ablation Versus Thoracoscopic Ablation to Patients With Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Atrial Fibrillation focused on measuring Atrial fibrillation, Permanent Atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, thoracoscopy, Arrhythmia, Heart
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Permanent atrial fibrillation documented on at least 2 ecg´s with more than 1 month between ecg´s. The diagnosis is verified on Holter. All patients have symptoms or do not tolerate rate control treatment. Exclusion Criteria: Psychiatric disease or suspicion of incapability to give informed concent Females with birth giving potential Previous heart surgery Previous ablation for atrial fibrillation Life expectance less than 1 year Congenital heart disease Expected need for heart surgery Heart failure (NYHA class IV) Inability to be treated with anticoagulation In case of previous deep venous thromboembolism og stroke the investigators will individually consider if the patient is suitable for inclusion.
Sites / Locations
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