Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (Reporter) Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman Dr. S. Somanath launched a state-of-the-art Electrophysiology Lab equipped with cutting-edge 3D mapping technology at the KIMSHEALTH hospital here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Somanath pointed out that the gap between engineering and medicine is narrowing day by day. "We are living in a time when machine learning and AI principles are being applied globally in diagnosis and treatment, and data-driven healthcare is going to be one of the important domains in the future," he added. Somanath lauded the efforts of KIMSHEALTH to make such technologies accessible to everyone—ensuring utmost precision, especially in the Indian context where cost-effective diagnostic systems are essential. The lab features the 'ENSITE X,' a state-of-the-art 3D omnipolar mapping system. This advanced technology is the first of its kind in Kerala and the third in India, enabling precise identification, mapping, and targeting of abnormal electrical activities in the heart. This breakthrough technology offers a permanent cure for complex and dangerous rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, electrical storm, and ventricular tachycardia, which can lead to sudden death. Cardiac electrophysiology (EP) is a subspecialty of cardiology that focuses on the heart's electrical system and the signals that govern the heartbeat. EP studies help diagnose, treat, and manage arrhythmias. The tests are performed by inserting catheters and wire electrodes that measure electrical activity through blood vessels leading to the heart. Dr. Ajith Kumar V K, Senior Consultant and Coordinator, Department of Cardiology, welcomed the gathering. Dr. Anees Thajudeen, Senior Consultant, Department of Electrophysiology and Heart Failure Clinic, provided a detailed overview of the state-of-the-art facilities and capabilities of the new unit. In his keynote address, Varun Khanna, Managing Director, Quality Care India Limited, emphasized the importance of advanced electrophysiology services in ensuring quality heartcare. He further delved into the advantages of operating within a healthcare chain to effectively bridge healthcare disparities more affordably. Dr. M. I. Sahadulla, Chairman and Managing Director of KIMSHEALTH, expressed pride in the hospital's commitment to providing top-notch medical care in the country and he stated that they are actively working to achieve more milestones that will benefit the patients...////...