This study is testing a procedure called AF ablation (a treatment for an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation) for people with persistent atrial fibrillation. It compares two approaches: one where only the pulmonary veins are isolated (PVI), and another where the pulmonary veins, left atrial posterior wall, and superior vena cava are isolated (PVI + PWI + SVCI). Both approaches use a device called PFA. The study aims to see if adding PWI and SVCI improves freedom from atrial fibrillation after 12 months. You may be able to join if you are 18 or older, have persistent atrial fibrillation, and are interested in having an implantable loop recorder for monitoring. The study is currently unclear on its recruitment status and plans to enroll 220 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study comparing two different ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation. It plans to enroll 220 participants.

What's involved

You would undergo an AF ablation procedure, which includes the implantation of an implantable loop recorder for continuous heart monitoring.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be monitored for freedom from atrial fibrillation for 12 months after the procedure.

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