Natale pioneered a circumferential ultrasound vein-ablation system to correct atrial fibrillation and performed the procedure on the world's first patients. He also developed some of the current catheter-based cure strategies for atrial fibrillation, and was the first electrophysiologist in the US to perform percutaneous epicardial radiofrequency ablation, which is a treatment for people who fail conventional ablation. He has authored milestone papers on pivotal projects, such as PABA and RAAFT.

Natale has received many awards for his clinical work and commitment to teaching, including the following:

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• Cleveland Clinic Bakken
  Heart-Brain Institute Research Award

• Cleveland Clinic Innovator of the Year
  2004, 2005 and 2006

• Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute:
  The Bury + Partners Innovation Award 2009

Awards & Recognitions