CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre has reported the successful completion of India’s first combined Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure for a 77-year-old patient suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF). The procedure represents a significant development in the field of cardiac care and interventional electrophysiology.
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart-rhythm disorder that can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. PFA is an advanced ablation technique used to treat abnormal electrical signals responsible for irregular heart rhythms, while LAAO is designed to reduce the risk of stroke associated with clot formation in the left atrial appendage.
Combining the two procedures in a single intervention can potentially provide a comprehensive treatment approach for selected patients with AF, particularly those who may require both rhythm management and stroke-risk reduction. The successful procedure highlights the growing availability of advanced cardiac technologies in India.
The achievement also demonstrates the importance of specialized cardiac teams, modern medical infrastructure and minimally invasive treatment techniques in managing complex heart conditions. Such innovations can contribute to expanding treatment options for patients with challenging cardiac disorders.
The milestone at Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre underscores India’s progress in adopting advanced electrophysiology and structural-heart interventions, while highlighting the continuing evolution of personalized and technology-driven cardiac care.
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