Learn More About Pacemakers What To Expect Welcome to Afib Corner We have developed Afib Corner to become the most comprehensive informational website for those considering Catheter Ablation and those who are looking for information about post-surgical life. Not only does it cover the ins and outs...
Ablation techniques to destroy cardiac tissue that is generating abnormal electrical patterns Pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat in case the electrical activity of the heart starts becoming too fast or too slow A surgical technique termed the Maze procedure may be performed in which a surgeon creates...
AV node ablation: Uses radiofrequency energy to destroy a tiny bit of tissue between the upper and lower chambers of your heart (AV node), preventing electrical signals (including abnormal ones that cause AFib) from passing through. Because your AV node is damaged, you'll have to have a pa...
In rare instances, after an ablation to treat your atrial fibrillation, your doctor may need to implant a pacemaker. Pacemakers themselves are not designed to treat atrial fibrillation. They are mainly used to correct slow heartbeats. Pacemakers for AFib may be placed if the patient suffers from ...
For patients with AFib, and specially those patients who have had more than one AFib catheter ablation procedure or other devices installed in their heart, the Wolf Procedure can be life-changing, allowing the patient to Live AFib Free without having to take blood thinners. It also reduces the...
Jack, a coronary artery bypass patient with concomitant surgical ablation (SA), and his wife share their story and why they are happy he received SA with his quadruple bypass. His surgeon, Dr. Gregory, also shares his perspective on how technology has advanced and why he’s passionate about...
In this study of first-time paroxysmal AFib ablation procedures, a patient’s gender did not impact rate of clinical success, arrhythmia recurrence, or overall safety. Data did show females were older, held a higher CHADS-Vasc score, and experienced a higher percentage of left ...
During a routine follow-up, the patient said she felt better but intermittently felt a bit off. When Marcus reviewed her Apple Watch data during those vague symptoms, there was no evidence that her PVCs had returned. For instance, Marcus recently performed an ablation for premature ventricular ...
Maintaining sinus rhythm may sometimes be a difficult task. Accepting a rate control strategy may also be problematic if the patient is very symptomatic. In those cases, catheter ablation or surgical procedures may be an option. Catheter Ablation for AFib ...
However, each person is unique, and some people may not respond to medical treatment, and others may require both medical treatment and invasive techniques like ablation therapy. Many doctors recommend trying these medications before recommending additional invasive therapy. You and your doctors can ...