Stereotaxis Ablation

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Overview

The Stereotaxis Magnetic Navigation System is particularly well suited for the diagnosis and treatment of both common and complex arrhythmias, as successful treatment requires precise catheter positioning, often in hard to reach regions of the heart, which can be more consistently achieved using computerized, magnetic navigation.

Traditional techniques are challenging for physicians because they require very precise manual orientation of a relatively stiff catheter within potentially complex heart chamber anatomy. The goal of Stereotaxis' technology is to contact the wall of the heart in an optimal way. Softer, more flexible catheters may reduce the chance of distorting or damaging the heart wall. By combining the benefits of precise, computer-aided magnetic guidance with gentle catheter contact, Stereotaxis believes that it has the potential to enable softer, safer interventional procedures with better outcomes and shorter patient recovery times.

Advantages

The Stereotaxis Magnetic Navigation System enables very precise, computerized control of the working end of the catheter combined with comprehensive integration of diagnostic imaging information. The objective is to provide:

  • Improved safety and outcomes for patients being treated for both common and complex arrhythmias
  • Least invasive treatment of complex arrhythmias with shorter procedures and brief hospital stays
  • Increased likelihood that patients with highly complex arrhythmias can find interventional therapy and be successfully treated.

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