Combined heart rhythm treatment and heart protection device in one procedure

This study is testing whether two heart procedures can be safely and effectively performed together in a single session. The first procedure uses a newer ablation technology called pulsed field ablation to restore your heart's normal rhythm by isolating the pulmonary veins. The second procedure places a small device called WATCHMAN Flx in your heart to reduce stroke risk by closing an opening where clots can form. Researchers believe doing both at once may be safer and faster than doing them separately.

Many patients with irregular heartbeat cannot take blood-thinning medications due to bleeding risk or other medical reasons, making the protective device an important alternative. By combining these two procedures into one session using this newer ablation technology, doctors hope to reduce overall procedure time, lower complication rates, and improve outcomes for patients who need both treatments.