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Scripps in the News | October 11, 2015
Atrial Fibrillation Column Featured in Local Publications
While blood thinners are a common treatment for atrial fibrillation, Dr. Gibson prescribes the WATCHMAN device to some patients.
Scripps in the News | June 28, 2015
Video Features Scripps Doctor Who Got Cyclist Back on the Road
A video tells the story of how Scripps cardiologist John Rogers, MD, got Philippe May back on the road after the athlete was sidelined by a heart condition.
News Releases | June 11, 2015
World-class Athlete to Start Cross-country Bike Race After Getting Wireless Implantable Defibrillator at Scripps
After treatment for a heart condition, world-class athlete Philippe May is back in San Diego to give a cross-country cycling race a second try.
Patient Stories | February 26, 2015
Cardiac Ablation at Scripps Gives Competitive Kayaker a Chance to Paddle Again
Mary Rose, a competitive kayaker, received expert minimally invasive treatment at Scripps for a heart arrhythmia.
News Releases | January 1, 2014
Patch Outperforms Holter for Prolonged Heart Rhythm Tracking
Scripps heart care research finds adhesive chest-mounted wireless device does a better job detecting abnormal heart rhythms than traditional Holter harness.
News Releases | November 5, 2012
First Laser Lead Extraction at Scripps La Jolla Is a Success
A new procedure safely removes a defective implantable defibrillator lead, a first for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
Scripps in the News | July 8, 2012
Scripps and Kaiser Permanente Physicians Among First in United States to Give Irregular Heart Rhythms the Deep Freeze
Scripps Health and Kaiser Permanente team up to be the first in San Diego to use a cryoablation system to treat atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder.
News Releases | May 10, 2012
Scripps Doctors Study Novel New Device to Diagnose Irregular Heart Beat
A study conducted at Scripps Health has found that a novel new heart monitoring device helped emergency room patients avoid unnecessary follow-up care.
Scripps in the News | June 13, 2010
New, Pocket-sized Ultrasound Device at Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Green Hospital is the first of 12 clinical sites in the world previewing a pocket-sized ultrasound device, called Vscan.
News Releases | July 5, 2009
Robotic Catheter System Offers Greater Precision in Treating Arrhythmias
Scripps offers the Sensei Robotic Catheter System, a state-of-the-art tool used by cardiologists at Scripps Memorial La Jolla and Scripps Green.