Quantum technology could help to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation that affects around one million people in the United Kingdom. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a state that led to an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate, causing blood clots and even heart failure. Currently, AF is being treated through a surgical procedure called ‘catheter ablation’, which has its own side effects. In the majority of cases, patients require further treatment. Using new technology, the heart could be imaged non-invasively using quantum technology. Researchers will now work with clinicians to combine the technology into a tool for use in General practitioners (GPs) surgeries and hospitals.
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