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Article: New Technique Invented by Doctors at Englewood Hospital Minimizes Complications of Cardiac Ablation Procedure.
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- January 3, 2007
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Research Led by Drs. Simons and Feigenblum Published in Prestigious Medical Journal
ENGLEWOOD, N.J., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center have pioneered a new imaging technique that will greatly reduce the chances of potentially deadly complications. The innovative technique allows physicians to track the exact location of the esophagus during radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of atrial fibrillation, a procedure which uses a high-frequency electrical current to treat persistent abnormal heartbeats.
"This new technique maximizes the effectiveness of the ablation procedure while minimizing the risk of esophageal injury," ...