Visually guided laser may be viable treatment for abnormal heartbeat

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 09:30 in Psychology & Sociology

A new treatment known as a visually guided balloon-laser catheter stopped abnormal electrical pulses in people and pigs with irregular heartbeats. The intervention prevented abnormal impulses for three months. Additional long-term studies are needed to assess ongoing safety and effectiveness.

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