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Health and Wellness | February 4, 2025
New Technology: Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (video/podcast)
AFib treatment includes medications and, if needed, pulsed energy ablation. A Scripps cardiologist explains this new treatment.
Scripps in the News | October 18, 2024
Media Cover New Treatment for AFib at Scripps
TV stations across the country have run an Ivanhoe Broadcasting story about the new AFib treatment at Scripps Health. Take a look at the report.
Health and Wellness | August 20, 2024
A Legacy Of World-Class Cardiovascular Care
For decades, Scripps has been a leader in heart care, pioneering treatments for heart failure, valve disease and atrial fibrillation.
Scripps in the News | February 27, 2024
Newspaper Article Looks at New Treatment for AFib at Scripps
A San Diego Union-Tribune report highlighted a new treatment for atrial fibrillation. Read more about its exciting origins and benefits.
News Releases | February 20, 2024
Scripps Cardiologist First in County to Use Newly Approved Device Targeting Heart Cells to Treat Irregular Heartbeat
Learn how this new technology targets specific cells in the heart without damaging surrounding tissue and more about pulsed field ablation.
Health and Wellness | February 13, 2024
10 Things to Know About Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heart rhythm condition that can lead to stroke. Learn about the causes and treatments for AFib.
Health and Wellness | March 8, 2023
What Heart Monitor Is Best at Detecting Irregular Heartbeats?
Remote monitoring devices help patients detect and manage irregular heartbeat conditions from home. Learn the different types of monitors.
Health and Wellness | August 8, 2022
How Does Catheter Ablation Correct an Irregular Heartbeat?
Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive treatment for heart arrhythmias. New advances on the horizon include pulsed field ablation.
Patient Stories | February 22, 2019
Padres Legend Beats Heart Arrhythmia
Former San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy overcomes debilitating atrial fibrillation (Afib) after catheter ablation treatment at Scripps.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2018
What Is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)? (video)
Douglas Gibson, MD, director of cardiac electrophysiology at Scripps Clinic, discusses the use of the Watchman heart device to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib).