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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)

An EKG diagram of 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

Bruce Bochy, former San Diego Padres manager, smiles and holds his wife’s hand, grateful to be free from atrial fibrillation after treatment at Scripps.
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)

A physician checks a female patient's heartbeat using a stethoscope. She's checking for a heart murmur and possibility she may have atrial fibrillation.
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

Star cyclist and speed skier Philippe May stays carries his bike on his shoulder, representing how he stays in the game thanks to a new cardiac procedure at Scripps.
After treatment for a heart condition at Scripps, world-class athlete Philippe May finished a cross-country cycling race in San Diego.