Irbid: The King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) has performed its first catheter-based cardiac ablation procedures for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, using advanced electrophysiology and cardiac catheterization technologies.
According to Jordan News Agency, the hospital stated that the procedures employed three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping systems under the supervision of Consultant Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist Basil Abu El-Haija. All procedures were completed successfully without complications, and patients were discharged in stable condition, Abu El-Haija confirmed.
Abu El-Haija explained that cardiac ablation provides a definitive treatment for selected arrhythmias, reducing the risk of serious complications such as ischemic stroke and cardiomyopathy. The procedures also help alleviate arrhythmia-related symptoms, including dyspnea, dizziness, chest discomfort, and fatigue.
He added that the hospital plans to expand its electrophysiology program to include left-sided ablation procedures for atrial fibrillation and other complex arrhythmias using pulsed field ablation, a technique that allows precise, tissue-selective targeting of abnormal cardiac pathways while enhancing procedural safety. Abu El-Haija noted that this achievement was made possible by the hospital's administration, which provided the infrastructure and support necessary to implement advanced cardiac technologies.
Hospital Director General Hassan Balas praised the medical and administrative teams for their efforts to deliver high-quality patient care. He emphasized that investing in skilled human capital is fundamental to the success of any advanced healthcare system.
Medical Department Director Assem Qudah remarked that the hospital's achievements in treating complex and rare cardiac conditions reflect the advanced training and professional expertise of the medical staff, contributing to improved clinical outcomes and raising the standard of healthcare services.