Overview

A Trial of Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Ablation (CPVA) Versus Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy in for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2006-05-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Background: Circumferential pulmonary vein ablation (CPVA) has been safely and effectively performed for treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF); however, its safety and efficacy, as compared with those of antiarrhythmic drug therapy (ADT), have never been formally assessed in a randomized controlled trial. The Purpose of this study was to evaluate CPVA versus ADT in patients with PAF in a randomized controlled trial.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

IRCCS San Raffaele

Treatments:

Anti-Arrhythmia Agents