Plain-English translation of NCT05014802 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Atrial Fibrillation research guide →Researchers want to understand whether scarring in the heart's upper chambers (called fibrosis) can help predict which patients are at risk for developing irregular heartbeats after heart surgery. Before your scheduled surgery, you'll receive an MRI scan that measures the amount of scarring in your heart. The research team will then track whether you develop any heart rhythm problems after your operation.
Irregular heartbeats are common after heart surgery and can sometimes be serious. If doctors could predict ahead of time which patients are at highest risk—using simple imaging scans—they might be able to prevent these problems or treat them earlier.
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You'll have one MRI scan of your heart before your scheduled surgery to measure scarring. During your hospital stay after surgery, the medical team will monitor your heart rhythm using standard equipment (heart monitors and EKGs). The study collects information about your surgery and any heart rhythm problems that occur while you're in the hospital—no extra visits or procedures beyond your normal surgical care are required.
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