EfFect of Ablation of Persistent AtriaL Fibrillation on COgNitive Function in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment : - The FALCON Study-
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of catheter ablation of persistent atrial fibrillation on cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment. Participants will be randomized into antiarrhythmic drugs alone or atrial fibrillation ablation + antiarrhythmic drugs.
• Patients aged 60 to 80 years
• Persistent atrial fibrillation
• Patients with an indication for cardiac rhythm control.
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment score between 18 and 25 points corresponding to mild cognitive impairment
• Free subject, not under temporary or permanent guardianship and not subject to subordination
• Subject understanding and accepting the constraints of the study
• Patient covered by French national health insurance or benefiting from it through a third party
• Subject has given written consent to the study after having received clear and complete information