First in Region to Offer FARAPULSE™ Treatment for AFib Patients
Memorial Health System’s Department of Cardiology is proud to announce the successful launch of the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation procedure. On May 8, 2025, Cardiac Electrophysiologist Maninder Bedi, MD, led the health system’s electrophysiology team, including Christopher Kolibash, MD, and Marco Cavagna, MD, in completing the first case. This milestone marks a significant advancement in atrial fibrillation (AFib) treatment for the region.
FARAPULSE™ is the next generation of treatment for AFib—a common heart rhythm disorder that affects millions—with minimally invasive ablation therapy. Traditional thermal ablation techniques use extreme temperatures such as heat or freezing which can lead to tissue damage. FARAPULSE™, instead, uses targeted electrical pulses to gently disrupt the heart tissue that causes irregular rhythms, helping to restore a normal heartbeat while persevering surrounding healthy tissue.
“We are pleased now to perform cardiac ablation procedures at Marietta Memorial Hospital using the new FARAPULSE™ Pulse Field Ablation System, a newly approved device for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF).” Dr. Bedi states. “This technology has been used extensively across the globe, and this safe and effective therapy will now allow Cardiac Electrophysiologists to treat more patients, reduce complications, and benefit people with atrial fibrillation.”
Memorial Health System’s Department of Cardiology is among the first in Ohio to adopt the FARAPULSE™ system, offering local patients access to cutting-edge heart care close to home. Clinical studies show that 73% of patients treated with FARAPULSE™ remained free of AFib and off rhythm medications one year after the procedure—with a complication rate of less than 2.1%.
The procedure is ideal for patients with AFib who have not found relief through medication or lifestyle changes. Symptoms of AFib can include a fluttering or racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness.
To learn more about FARAPULSE™ and whether it may be right for you, visit mhsystem.org/FARAPULSE or call (740) 568-5207 to schedule an appointment.
