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AMBULATE Trial

Valley Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Following Cardiac Procedures Valley Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Following Cardiac Procedures
Valley Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Following Cardiac Procedures RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Valley Hospital has been chosen as one of the first healthcare providers in the United States to participate in a national clinical trial evaluating the use of a new vascular closure technology.  Known as the AMBULATE Trial, the program is working to find new ways to seal the femoral vein following a catheter ablation. A catheter ablation is a procedure in which hearts suffering from irregular, potentially dangerous, beats are treated to restore proper function. The trial's goal is to significantly reduce the bed rest time typically needed for patients undergoing this …