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Setting up an electrophysiology laboratory in Rwanda: A journey of collaboration and innovation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Until 2024, Rwanda lacked electrophysiology (EP) services capable of diagnostic EP studies and catheter ablation. Before then, only permanent pacemakers were routinely implanted. Radiofrequency ablation has demonstrated an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in costs in a variety of contexts.1,2 There is a need to establish cost-effective and sustainable EP services in low- and middle-income countries such as in Africa where access to them remains severely limited.3,4

Source: Heart Rhythm O2

DOI: 10.1016/j.hroo.2025.05.016

Authors: Willy Mucyo, Bienvenu Muvunyi, Gloria Mukeshimana, Marie Chantal Uwamahoro, David J. Bradley

Institutions: University of Rwanda, King Faisal Hospital Rwanda, University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,150