There are 3 clinical trials
This prospective study aims to examine the association of specific genetic variants (single nucleotide polymorphisms) located on chromosome 1, 4 and 16, with presence of non-pulmonary vein triggers (NPVT) as well as ablation-outcome in AF patients
Previous left atrial catheter ablation or MAZE procedure 2. Reversible causes of atrial arrhythmia such as hyperthyroidism, sarcoidosis, pulmonary embolism etc Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation Specific Aim: This prospective pilot study aims to examine the association of specific genetic variants (single nucleotide polymorphisms) namely rs2200733, rs6843082, rs10033464, rs17042171, rs2106261 and rs13376333 on chromosome 1, 4 and 16, with presence of non-pulmonary vein triggers (NPVT) as well as ablation-outcome in AF patients.
Description: Isolation of pulmonary-vein antra and all extra-pulmonary vein triggers
Measure: PVAI and isolation of all non-PV triggers Time: 1 hour of the ablation procedureDescription: Recurrence will be defined as freedom from atrial flutter (AFL), AF or atrial tachycardia (AT) of > 30 seconds duration, in the absence of anti-arrhythmic drugs (AADs) at follow-up.
Measure: Recurrence of arrhythmia Time: Within 1 year of follow-upAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the significant risk factor of ischemic stroke with incidence about 20% of all ischemic strokes. The undiagnosed AF in cryptogenic stroke patients could be present but not revealed by rutinne ECG.
Documented Atrial Fibrillation after episode of cryptogenic stroke / TIA Documented genetic mutation PITX2 chromosome 4q25, polymorphism rs1906591,rs10033464 and ZFHX3 chromosome 16q22, polymorphism rs2106261.
Description: Documented Atrial Fibrillation after episode of cryptogenic stroke / TIA Documented genetic mutation PITX2 chromosome 4q25, polymorphism rs1906591,rs10033464 and ZFHX3 chromosome 16q22, polymorphism rs2106261
Measure: Documented Atrial Fibrillation after episode of cryptogenic stroke / TIA Documented genetic mutation PITX2 and ZFHX3 Time: 12 monthsIn this pilot and feasibility study, the investigators will enroll patients with frequent symptomatic episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF) in a cross-over study testing two different classes of anti arrhythmic drugs (AADs). This pilot and feasibility study will provide preliminary data for a larger study in which the investigators will test the hypothesis that a common AF genetic risk allele modulates response to different AADs.
However, a SNP at the 4q25 locus (rs10033464) was significantly associated with successful symptom control (odds ratio [OR] 2.97, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.42-6.21,
As the minor allele frequency (MAF) of rs10033464 is ~12%, the ratio of carriers to non-carriers is ~1:8.
For the primary analysis, we will test the hypothesis that the chr4q25 AF risk allele (rs10033464) modulates the treatment effect difference between flecainide and sotalol.
Description: Subjects will be monitored with the Medtronic Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) system to assess AF burden. The device will be programmed to optimize the memory for storing AF episode..
Measure: AF burden (Percent of time subject is in atrial fibrillation) Time: 12 monthsDescription: Quality of life assessment: Patients will be asked to fill out the AFEQT quality of life questionnaire baseline (study randomization), two, four, six, eight, ten, and 12 months (completion of the study). The questionnaire at the end of the 6rd month will be administered just prior to stopping the first study drug. The validated questionnaire is comprised of 20 questions about AF symptoms with answers given on a Likert scale. The questionnaire will be provided to the patients in paper format either in person or by mail, as applicable. A follow-up phone call will be made to each patient to ensure that the questionnaire is completed and returned.
Measure: AF Effect on QualiTy-of-life [AFEQT] Time: 12 months