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UCSF Marks 40 Years Since First Human Catheter Ablation by Dr. Melvin Scheinman

In 1981, UCSF cardiologist Melvin Scheinman performed the first catheter ablation on a human patient, guiding a catheter into the heart and delivering an electric shock to interrupt an abnormal rhythm. The procedure offered a non-surgical alternative to treating arrhythmias, which previously relied on medication or open-heart surgery. UCSF is now recognizing the 40th anniversary of this breakthrough and its lasting impact on cardiology.

ucsfhealthcardiology.ucsf.edu · 2026-08-29

Large Study Links Xylitol Sweetener to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Researchers analyzing blood samples from 17,710 people found that those with the highest xylitol levels were 57% more likely to die or suffer a heart attack or stroke within six years than those with the lowest levels, with elevated risk persisting for decades. The findings, presented at the European Society of Cardiology's annual congress in Munich, showed a dose-dependent relationship between xylitol blood levels and cardiovascular events.

science.slashdot.org · 2026-08-29