Atrial Functional MR and TR
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Atrial fibrillation (also called AF) is a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to problems with blood flow. The normal heart beats in a regular pattern, with the upper chambers (called the atria) contracting and then relaxing to push blood into the lower chambers (called the ventricles), which then contract to pump blood out to the rest of the body. In atrial fibrillation, however, the atria don't contract in a coordinated way - instead, they quiver or twitch rapidly and irregularly. Atrial fibrillation can lead to leaky heart valves through a process called atrial remodeling. The quivering or twitching of the atria can cause changes in the structure and function of the heart, including the mitral and tricuspid valves.
This study aims to find out what factors increase the chances of a valve problem developing or getting worse and how it could affects patient health.
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Effective Regurgitant Orifice Area at 1 year [1 year]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Informed consent Age of 18 years or older Atrial fibrillation Moderate or severe atrial valve disease Adequate 2D echocardiography views including parasternal long axis, short axis, apical two chamber, apical three chamber and four chamber.
Exclusion Criteria:
Unwilling or unable to give consent Left ventricular impairment (ejection fraction < 50%). Primary/organic valve disease
Contacts and Locations
Locations
No locations specified.Sponsors and Collaborators
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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