Cardiac ablation can improve symptoms and may extend a person’s life by treating certain heart arrhythmias. The procedure is often effective, but some serious complications can occur. Cardiac ablation ...

The approach should be considered to prevent leaks, which have been tied to increased stroke risks, Vivek Reddy says.

Pulsed field ablation (PFA) proved a better first-line treatment for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) than did antiarrhythmic drug therapy, with less recurrence and similar adverse event risk, the ...

In the field of cardiac electrophysiology, atrial fibrillation (AF) poses a significant risk for ischemic stroke, heart failure, and increased mortality.

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Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for arrhythmia when medications and lifestyle changes haven’t been effective. The different types of arrhythmia surgeries each aim to restore a regular heart rhythm.

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SAN DIEGO — Building on the success of a growing number of devices employing pulsed field ablation to control treatment-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF), a new spherical device produced ...