For the first time in Israel: New technology for treating atrial fibrillation
Two patients at Laniado Hospital underwent innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation, using a catheter that combines a balloon and electrical pulses, without using heat or cold. • In a clinical study, more than 84% of…
Assessment
A new catheter technology combining a balloon with electrical pulses, avoiding heat or cold, has been used for the first time in Israel at Laniado Hospital on two atrial fibrillation patients. Clinical data shows over 84% of patients with paroxysmal AF had no documented recurrence for a year. The key question is whether this approach meaningfully reduces complication risks compared to existing ablation methods, and how quickly it will become available beyond this initial trial.