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Reuters
2 days ago
- Health
- Reuters
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh had cardiac ablation, hip surgery
June 11 - Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he's in top shape after undergoing cardiac ablation and hip replacement surgery in the offseason. "The doctors can't find anything wrong with me. A-grade," Harbaugh said Tuesday. Harbaugh, 61, said in mid-October that he previously underwent ablations in 1999 and 2012. The procedure treats irregular heart rhythms. The heart issues attracted major attention during the Chargers' 23-16 victory against the host Denver Broncos on Oct. 13. Just before kickoff, Harbaugh said he experienced an "atrial flutter," also known as arrhythmia, and was examined in the medical tent on the sideline. Then right after the game began, Harbaugh walked off the field with team trainers. Once the situation was under control, Harbaugh returned to the sideline midway through the first quarter. This was the second time Harbaugh experienced arrhythmia during a game. The other came on Nov. 19, 2012, when he was coach of the San Francisco 49ers during a 32-7 victory over the Chicago Bears on "Monday Night Football." Harbaugh met with his cardiologist on Oct. 14 and was placed on medication and wore a heart monitor for the following two weeks. The Chargers went 11-6 during Harbaugh's first season as coach before getting routed 32-12 by the host Houston Texans in an AFC wild-card game. --Field Level Media
New York Times
2 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh says he had hip replacement, heart procedure during offseason
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said he had successful hip replacement surgery and a cardiac ablation during the offseason. 'Now the doctors can't find anything wrong with me,' Harbaugh said at Tuesday's minicamp. 'Got an 'A' grade.' Harbaugh's health update comes after he exited a Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos last year while dealing with atrial flutter, a type of arrhythmia. The 61-year-old left in the first quarter and initially entered Los Angeles' medical tent before heading to the locker room for treatment, which included an IV and an EKG. He returned to the sideline in the first quarter and coached the remainder of the game. Advertisement After the Chargers' 23-16 win over the Broncos, Harbaugh said it was his third atrial flutter episode. He had one in 1999 as a player and another while coaching for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. Harbaugh said he received an ablation to treat each of those two episodes. A cardiac ablation is a procedure that 'uses heat or cold energy to create tiny scars in the heart,' according to the Mayo Clinic. Those scars 'block faulty heart signals and restore a typical heartbeat.' Harbaugh saw a cardiologist after the Broncos game. The coach had to wear a heart monitor for two weeks and was placed on medication. This offseason, Harbaugh also underwent a hip replacement after walking with a significant limp for years. He did not provide any additional details on the procedure at minicamp Tuesday and said 'everything's good' when asked about his offseason health updates.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Johnson & Johnson MedTech introduces ultrasound catheter for cardiac ablation
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) MedTech has launched the Soundstar Crystal ultrasound catheter in the US, intended for intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging for cardiac ablation procedures. The integration of this catheter with the CARTO 3 mapping system, including the AI-powered CARTOSOUND FAM module, claims to offer an efficient workflow for electrophysiologists. The module's AI algorithm automatically generates the left atrial anatomy, leveraging images gathered from a rotation of the ultrasound catheter in the right atrium. According to the company, ICE is widely utilised in catheter ablation procedures for high-resolution visualisation of the heart, real-time monitoring of catheter-tissue contact and ablation, and the early detection of procedural complications. If the real-time imaging is integrated with a 3D electroanatomical mapping system such as the CARTO 3 System, ICE can assist in reconstructing cardiac anatomy and enable zero-fluoroscopy procedures. The addition of the latest ultrasound catheter follows J&J MedTech's recent introduction of the Nuvision catheter, which provides 4D imaging for cardiac procedures. Featuring an 88-element phased linear array, the Soundstar Crystal claims to deliver detailed visualisation and image quality of the heart's intricate anatomical structures. It is tailored to balance flexibility and stiffness while ensuring manoeuvrability during ablation procedures. J&J MedTech electrophysiology president Jasmina Brooks said: 'We are proud to advance our legacy in integrated ultrasound catheters with this latest innovation that equips electrophysiologists with the tools they need to promote patient safety and drive effective results. 'The superior image quality, improved catheter manoeuvrability and stability of the Soundstar Crystal ultrasound catheter, along with seamless CARTO 3 System integration, can help enable a zero fluoroscopy workflow, enhancing procedure effectiveness and safety for both healthcare professionals and patients they treat.' Earlier this year, the company's Dual Energy Thermocool SmartTouch SF catheter received European CE mark approval to treat cardiac arrhythmias. "Johnson & Johnson MedTech introduces ultrasound catheter for cardiac ablation" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
