IHU Liryc, Europe’s leading research institute dedicated to cardiac arrhythmia, has just released a new instalment of its scientific comic series. This new episode tackles a topic that concerns many patients: cardiac ablation.
A treatment that still strikes fear
Atrial fibrillation, catheters, radiofrequency, electroporation… These terms can be daunting. Yet cardiac ablation is now one of the most widely performed treatments in the world for heart rhythm disorders, and Liryc has played a pioneering role in its development from its base in Bordeaux.
Despite this, many patients are still hesitant due to a lack of clear and accessible information. This new comic book is designed to change that.
A comic book that demystifies heart surgery
Through simple, funny and down-to-earth everyday dialogue, the Educoeur mascot helps readers understand what cardiac ablation really is: where the treatment comes from, how it works, what techniques are available, and what patients can expect.
No incomprehensible medical jargon. No complicated diagrams. Just clear, illustrated answers to the questions many people are too shy to ask their doctor.
A series of science comics designed to make cardiology more accessible to the general public
This new comic strip is the latest instalment in the series launched by Liryc to make cardiology accessible to everyone:
- BD n°1 — The heart’s electrical system
- BD n°2 — Smartwatches and ECG monitoring
- BD n°3 — The relationship between the ECG trace and the electrical activity of heart cells
- BD n°4 — Heart rhythm disorders explained through gaming
Each episode offers a different perspective to help you better understand how the heart works, the diagnostic tools available, and the latest research findings from Liryc.
Check out the comic now
Liryc’s fifth science comic, focusing on cardiac ablation, is now available.
➡️ Dive into this episode and (re)discover why Bordeaux has become a global hub for research into cardiac arrhythmias.