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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).
Health and Wellness | May 1, 2018
How the Watchman Implant Is Helping People with AFib (podcast)
Scripps cardiologist Douglas Gibson and his patient, David Brush discuss how the Watchman heart device came to be the right solution for Brush, who has AFib.
Health and Wellness | April 24, 2018
No More Blood Thinners Thanks to Watchman Device (video)
David Brush is thankful for the minimally invasive Watchman heart procedure that has allowed him to stop taking blood thinners to treat his AFib condition.
Patient Stories | February 23, 2018
New Cardiac Procedure Keeps Athlete in The Race
After treatment for a heart condition at Scripps, world-class athlete Philippe May finished a cross-country cycling race in San Diego.