University College of London Hospital Trust has installed an Axiom Artis dFC with Stereotaxis Niobe Magnetic Navigation system, in its heart hospital. The installation adds to the hospital’s strong cardiac capacity, making it one of the biggest treatment centres in the UK and strengthening its ability to treat atrial fibrillation – a cause of fast, erratic and irregular heartbeats that can lead to dizziness, palpitations, breathlessness and even strokes.
Fiona England, superintendent radiographer, University of London College Hospital, said: “The design uses magnets to simplify the way doctors steer the catheters through the heart and blood vessels. Our cardiologists can now carry out procedures with greater accuracy and confidence, enhancing our diagnostic and treatment capabilities. As a result of the increased speeds in electrophysiology procedures the hospital’s workflow has improved.”
