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‘It’s life-changing’: Ascension St. Vincent’s using new tech to treat atrial fibrillation patients
Read full article: ‘It’s life-changing’: Ascension St. Vincent’s using new tech to treat atrial fibrillation patientsAscension St. Vincent’s is using new technology to treat patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib).
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Ablation more effective than medication for intermittent A-Fib, study says
Read full article: Ablation more effective than medication for intermittent A-Fib, study saysAtrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow. Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow. Patients received the standard medication, or a cryo balloon ablation. After a year, 75% of the patients who received an ablation were still free from AFib. AdIn comparison, only 45% of the patients who received medication were still AFib-free.