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Watson IL woman undergoes groundbreaking procedure

thexradio.com • June 16, 2026 • health

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Carolyn Burk, a 75-year-old from Watson who has had Atrial Fibrillation since her teenage years, is the first patient in Illinois to undergo a new procedure by Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan at Prairie Cardiovascular.
The procedure uses Abbott’s Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System, which employs short, rapid electrical pulses to accurately target and eliminate small areas of heart tissue causing irregular rhythms.
This innovative Volt procedure allows eligible patients to avoid general anesthesia, opting instead for sedation, making the treatment less invasive.
Prairie Cardiovascular doctors express gratitude for being able to offer this advanced treatment, which has significantly improved Carolyn Burk’s health and quality of life.