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About Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common and devastating cardiac rhythm disorder in which the heart's upper chambers beat in an extremely fast and seemingly chaotic rhythm. Symptoms include palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Clinicians differentiate AF by classifying it paroxysmal, persistent or chronic. Paroxysmal AF is characterized by sudden onset; the rhythm disorder often resolves on its own without medical intervention, although intervention can be useful. Symptoms of paroxysmal AF range from none (asymptomatic AF is not uncommon) to severe. Persistent AF is more serious in that AF tends to be more stubborn; medical intervention is required to resolve the rhythm disorder. Chronic AF is the most severe form and it occurs when the rhythm disorder no longer responds to medical treatment and no longer self-terminates. Current treatment options for AF include drug therapy (not always effective and associated with side effects), cardioversion, and ablation. Left untreated, AF patients are at increased risk for stroke and may also develop heart failure or other cardiac disorders.

About Ablation Frontiers

Ablation Frontiers is an emerging, venture-backed medical device company based in Carlsbad, California. Founded in 2004, Ablation Frontiers is dedicated to helping individuals suffering from AF and other cardiac arrhythmias. Working in concert with clinical experts in the field of ablation, the company is focused on developing and commercializing innovative products designed to make ablation procedures safer and less time consuming, thereby making it possible for more individuals to benefit from this life-bettering therapy. In 2006, Ablation Frontiers received the CE mark to begin marketing it
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