This week, Hospital da Luz Lisboa carried out the first procedures to treat arrhythmias with the new Stereotaxis cardiac robot . This equipment uses the latest robotic magnetic navigation system, the Genesis system, and places Hospital da Luz Lisboa at the global forefront of technology used to treat heart rhythm diseases. “We are excited to make this new Genesis System available to our patients at Hospital da Luz Lisboa, which allows us to offer a high level of service and greater safety in the treatment of arrhythmias, especially for patients with more complex diseases”, he told this purpose Pedro Adragão , electrophysiologist and director of the Heart Rhythm Center at Hospital da Luz Lisboa , adding: “With this new system, we will continue to take important steps in this area, for the benefit of patients and medical progress." Hospital da Luz Lisboa is one of the world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart diseases , having already performed more than four thousand robotic cardiac ablation procedures using robotic magnetic navigation technology. This technique allows greater precision and safety in cardiac ablation and avoids radiation for both the patient and the operator. Many people around the world suffer from arrhythmias – a disease characterized by the occurrence of abnormal heart rhythms , that is, the heart beats too fast, too slowly or with an irregular pattern. Left untreated, arrhythmias compromise patients' quality of life and can significantly increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.
