M Milwaukees Lifestyle Magazine August 2011 : Page 2

Subzero temperatures in Wisconsin aren’t rare. Using them to treat atrial fibrillation definitely is. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Francis is the only area hospital with the new Arctic Front ® Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System. It’s a new way to treat a serious heart condition: atrial fi brillation. If left untreated, it can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure and doubles the risk of death. Earlier this year, Dr. Charles Lanzarotti became the fi rst in the state to perform cryoablation of atrial fi brillation. Now, thanks to this outpatient treatment with less risk, the forecast for those with atrial fi brillation is looking better and better. For more information, please call or visit our website. (414) 647-5664 mywheaton.org/stfrancis In Partnership with the Felician Sisters

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