The Electrophysiology team at Columbus Regional Health, under the leadership of Dr. Albert Sey, has completed its 500th atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation procedure. AFib ablation is a minimally invasive technique that treats irregular heart rhythms by targeting and destroying or isolating abnormal tissue or electrical pathways in the heart.
Patients who undergo cardiac ablation generally report less discomfort and have shorter recovery periods compared to those who receive traditional open-heart surgery.
At Columbus Regional Health, both radiofrequency ablation and pulsed field ablation procedures have been performed. Radiofrequency ablation uses high-frequency electrical energy to heat and eliminate problematic heart tissue responsible for arrhythmias. Pulsed field ablation delivers short bursts of high-energy electrical pulses to create precise lesions in the heart muscle, which interrupts erratic electrical signals causing AFib. This method is designed to focus on heart muscle cells while avoiding damage to nearby structures such as the esophagus, phrenic nerve, and blood vessels.
Dr. Sey leads a team specializing in electrophysiology, focusing on disorders related to the heart’s electrical system.
“Atrial fibrillation can be a challenging condition for patients,” said Dr. Sey. “Completing our 500th case demonstrates our commitment to offering advanced care options for those affected by arrhythmias.”
