Struggling with a racing heartbeat and shortness of breath on a recurring basis, Michael was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heart rhythm.

Looking to regain his former active lifestyle, Michael sought the help of Phillip Cuculich, MD, Washington University cardiac electrophysiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. To address Michael’s a-fib, Dr. Cuculich utilized cardiac mapping, a technology first developed by Washington University biomedical engineering professor, Dr. Yoram Rudy.

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