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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Cooling the Esophagus: Protecting Against Burns During Heart Procedures

When doctors use radiofrequency (RF) energy to treat atrial fibrillation in the left atrium, they face an unusual challenge: preventing burns in the nearby esophagus. New catheters can now deliver high wattages up to 90W for short bursts, a technique known as very high-power short duration (vHPSD) a

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