Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri now offers treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) using the latest Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) technology, performed by arrhythmia specialist Dr. Sebastian Andy Manurung, Sp. JP, Subsp. Ar(K), FIHA.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very fast heart rhythm. Its symptoms include heart palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, and fatigue. If left untreated, it can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure.
Dr. Sebastian is a heart specialist with expertise in arrhythmias who has attended numerous training programs and seminars both locally and abroad. In addition to PFA ablation, he is skilled in a variety of heart procedures.
PFA ablation is the latest heart treatment technology from the United States, now available at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri. Unlike older 2D and 3D ablation methods that use heat or cold energy, PFA uses high-voltage electrical pulses to target heart tissue causing AFib, helping to restore a normal heart rhythm.
The catheter used is also different. While traditional 2D & 3D ablations use a single-point catheter to treat one area at a time, the new PFA technology employs a multipoint or multipolar catheter that can deliver energy to multiple points simultaneously.
This advancement significantly reduces the procedure duration. “While 2D & 3D ablations can take 3–4 hours, PFA ablation can be completed in less than 2 hours,” explained Dr. Sebastian.
Compared to traditional ablation, PFA offers several significant advantages:
- Shorter procedure time (around 2 hours)
- Less anesthesia required
- Safer for surrounding tissues as it doesn’t use heat or cold
- Faster recovery time
- Longer-lasting results
Positive Results from PFA Ablation by Dr. Sebastian
Dr. Sebastian successfully performed a PFA ablation in approximately 2 hours (including anesthesia), with positive results.
The patient had been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation since 2019 and initially experienced symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, weakness, and irregular heart palpitations.
After a consultation, the doctor recommended undergoing PFA ablation.
The procedure yielded positive outcomes. Just two days after the procedure, the patient’s heart rhythm had returned to sinus rhythm—a normal pattern—with no signs of atrial fibrillation detected.
PFA is a trending atrial fibrillation treatment in the U.S., already in use at many hospitals including UCHealth, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Saint Luke’s Health System, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and more.
Now, you no longer need to travel abroad to get PFA ablation. Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri offers this advanced procedure with Dr. Sebastian.
If you’re interested in consulting or receiving treatment from Dr. Sebastian, visit Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri directly.
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Want to ask questions about heart ablation or consult with Dr. Sebastian about arrhythmia? Feel free to visit Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri. Use the Chat feature via WhatsApp, Book Appointment, or the Care Dokter app on Google Play and the App Store for a smoother visit, queue tracking, and full details.
