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Epicardial Pulse‑Field Breaks Bachmann’s Bundle Heartbeats

March 13, 2026

A new technique uses short bursts of electric energy to stop abnormal heart rhythms that start in a specific area called Bachmann’s bundle. Doctors first locate the problem spot from outside the heart, then deliver a pulsed‑field shock that destroys only the faulty cells. This method works without d

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New Hope for Heavy Heart Patients: A Look at Pulsed Field Ablation

January 26, 2026

Heart troubles are common. But for those with extra weight, fixing them can be tough. Doctors have been using a method called catheter ablation to help with a heart rhythm problem known as atrial fibrillation (AF). But results have been up and down. Now, there's a new technique called pulsed field a

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Is PFA the Safe Bet for Heart Patients?

December 14, 2025

Pulsed field ablation, or PFA, is making waves in the medical world. It's quickly becoming the preferred treatment for atrial fibrillation. The reason? It appears to be safer than other treatments. It has a lower risk of causing issues like esophageal injury, pulmonary vein stenosis, and phrenic ner

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Cooling the Esophagus: Protecting Against Burns During Heart Procedures

December 25, 2024

When doctors use radiofrequency (RF) energy to treat atrial fibrillation in the left atrium, they face an unusual challenge: preventing burns in the nearby esophagus. New catheters can now deliver high wattages up to 90W for short bursts, a technique known as very high-power short duration (vHPSD) a