Medtronic Affera AF Ablation in Singapore: PFA and RF With One Catheter
By Dr Pipin Kojodjojo, consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Asian Heart & Vascular Centre (AHVC). Last reviewed June 2026. Reading time: about 7 minutes. The Medtronic Affera system combines high-density cardiac mapping with a focal dual-energy catheter that can deliver pulsed field ablation (PFA) or radiofrequency (RF) energy. AHVC reports that its doctors were the first […]
Atrial Fibrillation in Singapore: What to Do After a Smartwatch Alert
Reviewed by Dr Pipin Kojodjojo, consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist, Asian Heart & Vascular Centre (AHVC). A smartwatch alert for possible atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is not something to panic about, but it should be checked. Save the recording, note any symptoms, and arrange a clinical review. Seek emergency help immediately for chest pain, fainting, […]