U.S., Jan. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07360899) titled 'Atrial Fibrillation TRIal of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Using Seralene Hemostatic Suture' on Jan. 06.
Brief Summary: Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disorder that increases the risk of stroke. In patients with atrial fibrillation, blood clots most often form in a small structure of the heart called the left atrial appendage. If a blood clot travels from the heart to the brain, it can cause a stroke.
Blood-thinning medications are commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, some patients cannot take these medications long-term because of bleeding risk, side effects,...