East Texas is at the forefront of cardiac care as the Heart Institute of East Texas, in association with CHI St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital, introduces Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) therapy for atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Dr. Subramanya Gajaraju Venkata, an electrophysiologist and interventional cardiologist with the Heart Institute, successfully performed the first PFA procedure in Lufkin, marking a new era in electrophysiology. The procedure utilized the Farapulse PFA system by Boston Scientific, a significant advancement in the treatment of AFib.
AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects millions worldwide, causing symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath and fatigue, while increasing the risk of stroke and heart failure. PFA offers a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional ablation methods…