Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Becomes the First in the Region to Offer the Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation
July 25, 2024
BATON ROUGE - Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center now offers the Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) system for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib). This cutting-edge technology represents a significant advancement in cardiac care, offering patients an effective and more efficient option for managing their arrhythmias with significantly less complications. The hospital is the first in the region to offer this state-of-the-art treatment.
The PFA system utilizes innovative pulsed field energy to precisely ablate heart tissue. Unlike traditional thermal ablation techniques, PFA targets specific heart tissues with high precision while sparing surrounding structures, leading to potentially fewer complications and faster recovery times for patients
“We are dedicated to investing in the latest medical innovations that can enhance patient outcomes and support our mission of providing excellent healthcare to those we serve,” said Chuck Spicer, president of Our Lady of the Lake Health. “This new system will enable our world-class cardiovascular team to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality care available.”
PFA's non-thermal energy delivery system allows for highly targeted treatment of arrhythmias, which can lead to a more efficient procedure with potentially fewer post-procedural issues. This innovative approach offers new hope for patients who have struggled with AFib and provides a promising option for managing this common and often debilitating condition.
Learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Heart & Vascular Institute’s expert cardiovascular care at ololrmc.com/heart.
About Our Lady of the Lake Health
Our Lady of the Lake Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 employees committed to serving the Capital Region and building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With an 800-bed Regional Medical Center, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, a 78-bed hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, two freestanding emergency rooms in outlying parishes, and a 600+ provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake Health provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs in partnership with LSU, and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally invasive procedures, and more. Our Lady of the Lake is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit ololrmc.com.