AFib Education

Treatment Options

Catheter Ablation

Patient Stories
My Fast Heartbeat
 
 
I have fast heartbeat symptoms.
 

Cardiac Arrhythmia A fast or irregular heartbeat can sometimes feel like a flutter. AFib is the result of these abnormal rhythms.

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I’ve been diagnosed with AFib.
 

Atrial Fibrillation There are many kinds of AFib treatments that can control your symptoms and reduce your risk of stroke.

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My medication is not working.
 

Medication If your rate or rhythm control medication is ineffective, and you have paroxysmal AFib, you may be a candidate for catheter ablation.

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I’m ready for catheter ablation.
 

PATIENT STORIES Explore how this minimally invasive treatment for AFib has transformed the lives of people just like you.

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Caution: US law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Important information: Prior to use, refer to the instructions for use supplied with this device for indications, contraindications, side effects, warnings and precautions.

The NAVISTAR® THERMOCOOL®, EZ STEER® THERMOCOOL® NAV, THERMOCOOL® SF NAV, and THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH® Catheters are FDA approved for the treatment of drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, when used with compatible three-dimensional electroanatomic mapping systems. Catheter ablation for AF may not be an option for you if you have any of the following conditions: certain recent heart surgery; prosthetic valves; active systemic infection; certain cancers; intracardiac thrombus, or an interatrial baffle or patch. Consult your physician to find out if catheter ablation is right for you.

As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. Only a cardiologist or electrophysiologist can determine whether ablation is an appropriate course of treatment. There are potential risks including bleeding, swelling or bruising at the catheter insertion site, and infection. More serious complications are rare, which can include damage to the heart or blood vessels; blood clots (which may lead to stroke); heart attack, or death. These risks need to be discussed with your doctor and recovery takes time.

THERMOCOOL® Navigation Catheters are indicated for the treatment of recurrent drug/device refractory sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) due to prior myocardial infarction (MI) in adults.


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THERMOCOOL® Navigation Catheters are indicated for the treatment of drug refractory recurrent symptomatic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, when used with CARTO® Systems (excluding NAVISTAR® RMT THERMOCOOL® Catheter).
In the US, Biosense Webster THERMOCOOL® non-navigational Catheters are indicated for the treatment of Type I Atrial Flutter in patients 18 years of age or older