ADVOCATES

“Stereotaxis is a complete change in the technology of EP… we can focus on electrophysiology rather than manual manipulation of the catheter.”

“Being seated affords me more control and enhances the education of our staff. From the Odyssey screen I can manipulate all the screens/systems, instruct the staff on how to operate the equipment, and walk them through different maneuvers, system operations and techniques as we progress through a case.”

“The Stereotaxis Niobe system is especially beneficial in cardiac venous malformations or for patients after surgery for congenital cardiac disease.”

“Patient safety AND operator safety. Minimal risk of perforation. Ability to steer more easily to different locations. The Niobe system offers it all.”

“The Niobe system is extremely safe – perforations are nearly unheard of – and it allows us excellent accuracy and maneuverability.”

“It brings many advantages such as less exposure to x-rays, shorter execution times, fewer complications and a higher success rate, plus the obvious automation of the procedure.”

“Stereotaxis provides safety, control and more efficient navigation, and complex cases become very easy with magnetic navigation.”

“For ventricular, it really shines in terms of ease of use, patient safety and a growing literature demonstrating improved outcomes. For AF, the outcomes are comparable, times are the same, and the future of automation may be a game changer…”

“In comparison with previously used classic, manually performed procedures, catheterization ablation of very complex cardiac arrhythmias can be performed more accurately and effectively using the Niobe system.”

“We’ve found distinct advantages with the Niobe system over manual approaches, not only in patient outcomes but in our own productivity. It has made it easier for us to organize and complete heavy daily clinical programs, with less fatigue at the end of the day.”

“Stereotaxis is a great combination of efficacy, safety and maneuverability for all of my complex ablations. I truly feel confident that every arrhythmia can be successfully treated when I use Stereotaxis.”

“The stability of the ablation catheter is unmatched, and its flexibility is especially comforting when manipulating within the left atrium and RV outflow tract.”

“With Stereotaxis technology, I’m able to move the catheter easily into every nook and corner of the heart, maintain catheter stability in highly mobile cardiac structures, reduce fluoroscopy time and fatigue, and achieve durable long-term results.”

“…accuracy, safety, reliability and physician comfort.”

“I’m 100% sold on Stereotaxis technology.”

“All of the advancements also intrigued me… [its] safety, stability and flexibility, which have allowed me to reach areas I could not before and made procedures faster.”

“Being able to move the catheter more precisely, decrease exposure to fluoroscopy for me and my patients – it was all very attractive.”

“In China, we regularly perform three or more ablations per day. RMN allows us to get out of the heavy lead, focusing more on patient care in an easy, relaxed way.”

“It’s not only safer and more precise, but allows you to think better.”

“I appreciate how much better and more accurate I can navigate with it than what I can do with my hands.”

“I am most grateful for being able to use the most advanced technologies to help patients.”

“There are so many advantages to robotic navigation – precision, accuracy, and reach in remote areas of the heart without difficulty – but X-ray exposure reduction for me is the most valuable aspect.”

“The use of robotic technology enables the success of our difficult procedures by enhancing catheter precision and safety.”

“Stereotaxis’ advanced, computer-controlled technology has exceeded our expectations, especially in terms of contact force and lesion effectiveness.”

“So often after a Niobe procedure, I think to myself, ‘I never would have gotten that arrhythmia manually.’”

“It’s very gratifying to be able to cure patients in many cases.”

“Robotic ablation is a much more stable procedure, which results in better lesion delivery and safety profile.”

“The precision, easy maneuverability, safety – I consider magnetic ablation procedures a standard of care, especially for our patients with VT.”

“With Stereotaxis technology, I have the confidence that I’m providing the safest, most advanced therapy for complex arrhythmias.”

“The technology allows me to get anywhere in the heart and has kept fluoroscopy time to under five minutes for almost every case.”

“Stereotaxis is a good teaching tool for understanding the role of electrogram analyses and catheter behavior in cardiac ablation.”

“My team and I have performed over 1,300 procedures using the Niobe, treating patients with all kinds of arrhythmias, including those that can’t be treated conventionally.”

“The success of RMN systems is due to continuous catheter contact, stability, easy maneuverability with the ability to reach difficult locations, and superior delivery of energy from the catheter tip.”

“With Stereotaxis, we are able to reach anywhere in the heart with more precision and safety.”

“The Niobe system enables you to navigate, map and ablate in ‘challenging’ conditions and areas. It has excellent capabilities in the ventricles of the heart.”

“I believe we provide excellent care for our patients. It makes my practice very rewarding.”

“Some may say that RMN requires more time, but I don’t think so. In our lab, we’ve done A-Fib ablations with the Niobe in less than 100 minutes.”

“With the Niobe, we are able to address all types of arrhythmias… This includes not only typical flutters or AV-node-dependent dysrhythmias, but also complex arrhythmias, such as VT and AF.”

“I like Stereotaxis for catheter stability and precise catheter manipulation, as well as the ability to perform fluoro-less ablations.”

Dr. Leonard Chen has been part of the EP program at Kaiser Santa Clara since 2004 where every physician is a strong, frequent user of Stereotaxis innovations.

“Remote magnetic navigation allows me to do what’s most important and focus on the EP aspects of the procedure.”

“Safety, of course, is paramount, but precision work is where the technology really shines.”

“Our center did a news feature on a woman who suffered with atrial fibrillation for years and was cured through an ablation procedure with the Stereotaxis Niobe system. That was four years ago. She continues to call and thank us today.”

“The Stereotaxis catheter is flexible and can reach many areas manual catheters cannot, making it particularly helpful for patients. It is also gentle, which makes us much more confident in delivering safe treatment.”

“I was able to successfully ablate the slow pathway for AVNRT, 3mm away from a compact HIS signal. RMN afforded me the confidence in stability to ablate so close to the HIS.”

“I know I can reach anywhere in the ventricle, make better fine movements, and ensure I’m in constant contact when creating lesions.”

“The Niobe system has allowed me to successfully manage a busy complex ablation program, while providing the best possible patient care with advanced and cutting edge technologies.”

“Recent advances in technology, such as the combination of e-Contact module and Ablation History, together with modifying our workflow to adopt these new features have been game changers.”

“The Niobe is a highly sophisticated system allowing precision, reducing fluoroscopy time, and improving outcomes.”

“With robotic cardiac ablation, I have a safer approach to patient care, with greater accuracy than the human hand.”

“If the system is now irreplaceable for complex anatomies such as adult congenital heart disease, it is also fantastic in atrial tachycardia and AVNRT ablation in cases of catheter instability at the slow pathway site.”

“It has made me better at approaching these arrhythmias because of the ability to be comfortable during the procedure and to take the time to analyze electrograms, pacing maneuvers, etc., and it has improved our outcomes for VT ablation.”

“[Stereotaxis] enables extremely safe procedures for all ablations, with huge advantages especially for VT. It also allows me to execute procedures without getting so tired, which could extend my career as an ablation physician.”

“The use of Stereotaxis technology provides me the safest possible option to cure their arrhythmias. It has virtually eliminated the risk of perforation, while providing my patients with outstanding outcomes.”

“[Stereotaxis performs] within difficult to reach parts of the heart and in procedures with baffles and abnormal anatomy.”

“I believe the system is more capable than the human hand and will inevitably replace the manual approach to ablation.”

“I like the Niobe because it is safe, easy to control, has stable focal-contact and allows for less X-ray exposure.”

“Robotic ablation has been indispensable for us at Kaiser.”

“We’ve had countless procedures where Stereotaxis technology has been beneficial, allowing us to do things that are very difficult or impossible with a manual catheter.”

“The benefits of Stereotaxis technology are far greater than conventional methods used to treat arrhythmias, including allowing for more careful analysis of arrhythmia and precise ablation.”

“I’ve always loved the idea of robotics, and Stereotaxis has provided me the ease of navigation in all aspects of the heart, which is impressive.”

“[Stereotaxis gives the] ability to reach even the most difficult areas of the heart.”

“I would really like to see the perception change in the EP community around Stereotaxis as it can offer safety and efficacy advantages, especially in VT/PVC patients.”

Dr. Ole Kongstad says the system gives him the opportunity to perform procedures on patients who otherwise would remain untreated due to manual limitations, citing the example of a patient with a total pulmonary shunt – not a normal candidate for ablation – that he successfully treated using the Niobe.