NCT00765089

Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation -Role in Prevention of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 35 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Isolation of pulmonary veins with Bipolar radiofrequency ablation

Timeline

• Start date: 2005-12-01
• Primary completion: 2010-03-01
• Completion: 2010-03-01
• First posted: 2008-10-02
• Last updated: 2016-02-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States