New balloon zaps heart cells to stop AFib – first human trial underway
Disease control
Ongoing
This early study tests a new balloon catheter that uses short bursts of electrical energy (pulsed-field ablation) to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. The balloon is shaped to fit the veins that carry blood from the lungs to the heart, and it aims to safel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 02, 2026 05:01 UTC