By Ankita & Anurag –
Kolkata, September 3, 2026: Manipal Hospital EM Bypass has introduced Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) a newer technology for treating certain cardiac rhythm disorders marking its first reported use in Eastern India.
The development was highlighted at a special press meet held at the hospital, where medical experts discussed the growing role of advanced technology in the treatment of heart rhythm problems and the changing approach to arrhythmia care.
DrAshish Halder who spoke at the event discussed the significance of PFA and its role in the evolving treatment of cardiac rhythm disordersHe explained that the technology offers a newer, non-thermal approach to ablation, which can help doctors target abnormal cardiac tissue more precisely in appropriately selected patients.
Unlike conventional ablation procedures that rely on thermal energy PFA uses short electrical pulses to target specific areas responsible for abnormal heart rhythmsThe technology represents a newer development in cardiac electrophysiology and is being explored as an alternative treatment approach for suitable patients.
The press meet also focused on the patient journey including diagnosis evaluation and selection of the appropriate treatmentDoctors highlighted the importance of individual assessment, as the most suitable treatment can differ depending on a patient’s condition.
The introduction of PFA at Manipal Hospital EM Bypass marks an important development in the region’s cardiac care landscapeIt also reflects the growing use of advanced technologies to provide more specialised treatment options for patients dealing with complex heart rhythm conditions.
With newer techniques becoming part of modern cardiac care, the availability of PFA in Eastern India could offer appropriately selected patients another option in the management of cardiac arrhythmias.
