New heart ablation technique aims to zap troubling rhythms

This study is testing a new type of catheter that uses pulsed electrical fields to treat certain heart rhythm problems, specifically premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and ventricular tachycardia. The device, called Farapoint, is designed to map and ablate (destroy) the tiny areas of heart muscle causing the abnormal rhythms. Researchers will enroll 60 people and follow them for 3 months to see if the procedure reduces or eliminates these arrhythmias without needing more medication. The study also closely tracks any side effects or complications.