and access areas
of the heart that
can be challenging
to reach with
traditional man
ual techniques.
Tis signifcantly
increases the
likelihood of a
successful out
come and may
result in a shorter
procedure, which
can make a criti
cal diference in decreasing time spent in
the hospital as well as recovery time.
“Tis is another excellent example of
Saint Alphonsus’ commitment to patient
safety and excellent patient outcomes
to assist the many thou
sands of patients who
suffer from arrhyth
mias within our
communities.”
SOME SAY YOUR
heart is the strongest
muscle in your body. However, it is also
surprisingly fragile, and the thin walls can
be damaged by the slightest touch.
The Stereotaxis Niobe™ Magnetic
System combines precise, computer-
aided magnetic guidance with gentle
catheter contact, enabling specialists to
navigate and treat various cardiac condi
tions without risks associated with manual
catheter manipulation.
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical
Center is the only hospital in Idaho to
ofer this new state-of-the-art system. Te
stereotaxis technology uses computer-
controlled magnets—positioned outside
the body—to steer catheters and guidewires
through the delicate cardiovascular system.
Because the stereotaxis system assists the
physicians while they navigate the guide
wires, catheters, etc., it allows them to focus
more on the patient and the outcome rather
than the mechanics of the procedure. Tis
groundbreaking system is used to treat a
number of complex heart irregularities.
“Tis is a quantum leap forward for
patients in the Treasure Valley sufering
from cardiac arrhythmia,” says Rakesh K.
Pai, MD, FACC, Medical Director, Com
plex Ablation Program, Saint Alphonsus
Regional Medical Center. “Traditionally,
cardiac ablations are performed manually,
with a stif catheter. Stereotaxis navigation
allows me to manipulate a soft cath
eter with a tremendous level of precision
Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC,
Medical Director, Complex
Ablation Program, Saint
Alphonsus Regional Medical
Center
FIRST IN IDAHO TO OFFER
Stereotaxis Magnetic Navigation
NEED MORE INFORMATION
?
For more information about the Stereotaxis Niobe system and a list of conditions treated with
this technology, visit www.saintalphonsus.org/stereotaxis or call (208) 367-BEAT (2328).
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Groundbreaking navigation system helps physicians treat irregular heartbeat
“THIS IS A QUANTUM LEAP
FORWARD FOR PATIENTS
IN THE TREASURE VALLEY
SUFFERING FROM
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA.”
—RAKESH K. PAI, MD, FACC, MEDICAL
DIRECTOR, COMPLEX ABLATION
PROGRAM, SAINT ALPHONSUS
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER