What to expect with cardiac ablation procedure – Heart care at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic cardiac electrophysiologist Christopher V. DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D. reviews cardiac ablation treatment for heart rhythm disorders. He discusses critical team members, technology, and the types of ablation used for treating patients with abnormal heart rhythms. For more information, visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350630

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Cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation – Heart care at Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic electrophysiologist Christopher V. DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D., and cardiologist Kyle W. Klarich, M.D., review when an early rhythm-controlling approach for atrial fibrillation may be beneficial . Dr. DeSimone discusses ideal patients who may be candidates for first-line cardiac ablation therapy. For more information, visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/atrial-fibrillation/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350630

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Mayo Clinic Minute – Can cold weather cause a cold?

The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can “catch a cold” if not properly dressed outside? Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family physician, explains why colds and other viruses are more common in the winter months. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical…

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Explicación de Mayo Clinic sobre el cáncer de mama

Informarse sobre el cáncer de mama puede ser intimidante. La Dra. Judy Boughey, cirujana de Mayo Clinic especializada en mamas, explica los datos, las preguntas y las respuestas para ayudarte a entender mejor esta afección. Para leer más, visita: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352470?mc_id=glob… Cuando se trata de la salud, Mayo Clinic considera que la información fidedigna y clara…

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Mayo Clinic Minute – Advancing pancreatic cancer treatment with total robotic Whipple surgery

New technologies are improving pancreatic cancer treatment, offering hope to patients facing one of the least survivable forms of cancer. The Whipple procedure, a complex surgery for localized pancreatic cancer, can now be done robotically.   Dr. Zhi Ven Fong, a Mayo Clinic surgical oncologist, says innovations in technology allow surgeons to do this highly complex operation…

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Mayo Clinic expert discusses increasing levels of respiratory infections

The new year is bringing a significant rise in respiratory virus activity across the U.S. Many are experiencing coughs, fever and congestion — some of the telltale signs of COVID-19 and influenza. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic pediatric infectious diseases expert, explains why this surge is happening, what still may be to come, and…

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