| Ad Title: |
Ablation and CRT-D for Atrial Fibrillation |
| Study Title: |
Atrio-Ventricular Junction Ablation Followed by Resynchronization Therapy in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation |
| Protocol Number: |
082007-055 |
| Department(s) involved in the Study: |
Int Med - Cardiology
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| Purpose of the Study: |
This study is being done to determine the effects of drug therapy, atrio-ventricular junction (AVJ) ablation and pacing on exercise ability, quality of life and heart function in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (AF). |
| Participant Eligibility: |
Patients will need to have symptomatic permanent atrial fibrillation. |
| Disease/Condition Under Study: |
Atrial Fibrillation |
| Cancer Related Study: |
No
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| Study Drug(s): |
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| Study Device(s): |
FDA approved CRT-D device
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| Study Doctor: |
Dr. Jose Joglar |
| Location of Study: |
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Sites
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Recruiting at this Site
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Parkland Memorial Hospital
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Yes
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UT Southwestern University Hospitals St. Paul Building
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Yes
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Yes
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| Contact Phone: |
214-590-5015 |
| Email: |
Carol.Nguyen@Utsouthwestern.Edu |
| Other Information: |
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| Website Keywords: |
Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology
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| Medical Keywords: |
ablation, atrial fibrillation, cardiac resynchronization therapy, CRT
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