CompletedNot Applicable

Transatrial Pericardial Separation to Enhance Safety of Subxiphoid Pericardial Access for Left Atrial Appendage Ligation

United States13 participantsStarted 2014-05

Plain-language summary

We use a tiny catheter through the heart to separate the pericardium with gas. We expect this to improve the safety of the Lariat procedure.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing subxiphoid access to the "empty" pericardial space as part of a Lariat left atrial appendage exclusion procedure * Age ≥ 21 years Exclusion Criteria: • Does not consent to participate

What they're measuring

Successful subxiphoid needle access without myocardial injury

Timeframe: Immediate

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06584370

SponsorHenry Ford Health System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-06

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