Enhanced AFib Treatment at Medical City McKinney
McKinney, Texas — Medical City McKinney is offering an innovative and enhanced treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heart rhythm. The procedure can be used to cure occasional or persistent AFib, which affects about 12 million people in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Pulsed-field ablation (PFA) uses non-thermal electrical pulses to target precise areas of the heart, destroying cells that trigger AFib. Traditional ablations have used heat energy or extreme cold to treat problematic heart cells, which risks damaging surrounding tissue.
Benefits of the new ablation include:
- Shorter procedure time
- Surrounding tissue protection
- Reduced risk, including anesthesia time
- Quicker recovery
“Pulsed-field ablation is one of the biggest advancements in treating heart rhythm disorders in years,” says Rajeev Joshi, MD, the electrophysiologist and Electrophysiology Medical Director who conducted the first procedure at Medical City McKinney. “This is a safe and effective therapy that will improve the quality of life for many patients.”
"Providing this advanced surgical procedure reflects our commitment to setting industry standards with innovative, high-quality care and advancing heart health in our community,” says Mark Deno, Medical City McKinney CEO. “This is another reason Medical City McKinney is the destination of choice for healthcare excellence in McKinney and the surrounding community.”
AFib can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. Symptoms include:
- Fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Extreme fatigue
- Lightheadedness
Medical City McKinney has been recognized this year by Healthgrades as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals and as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence.
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