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About
Aruna Arujuna is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of cardiac electrophysiology and robotic interventional technology. Her work centers on improving the safety and efficacy of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Arujuna’s major contributions include the first prospective, randomized mechanistic study correlating catheter stability with cardiac magnetic resonance late gadolinium enhancement and three-year clinical outcomes, directly comparing robotically assisted versus standard ablation. This landmark work, cited 12 times, demonstrated the potential of robotic systems to enhance lesion formation and procedural success. She also leads the development of open-source, accessible robotic platforms, notably the CardioXplorer system, and has designed a novel force-sensing robotic system for transseptal puncture—a critical and high-risk step in left atrial ablation. Her research addresses key barriers to adoption, including cost and safety, by creating modular, teleoperative solutions. With a focus on translating engineering innovation into tangible clinical improvements, Arujuna is shaping the future of minimally invasive cardiac care, making advanced ablation techniques more precise, reproducible, and widely available.
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