Valley Health System

This study looked at 9 people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) that came back after an initial cryoballoon ablation. It compared two repeat ablation methods: another cryoballoon procedure versus radiofrequency ablation guided by a high-fidelity mapping system (Rhythmia). Participa…

This study tested whether an 8-week cardiac rehabilitation program using a stationary bike could improve cardiorespiratory fitness in 20 adults with atrial fibrillation. Participants exercised for 6 minutes, three times a week. The goal was to see if exercise capacity could incre…

This study looked at whether a swaddle blanket with a gentle abdominal band can reduce acid reflux, breathing pauses, heart rate drops, and low oxygen levels in premature infants. About 50 babies in the NICU were observed to see if the blanket helped. The goal was to find a simpl…