Radiofrequency cardiac ablation<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><\/div><\/div><\/div>Radiofrequency ablation <\/strong>is a procedure that enables the treatment of many types of rapid heart beat (tachycardia). A special catheter (ablation catheter) is introduced into the heart and positioned over a small area of the heart muscle responsible for the occurrence of irregular heart beats (arrhythmia). The ablation catheters is able to deliver radiofrequency energy (frequency 300-500 kHz, energy 10-50 watts, duration varies for each separate application). Radiofrequency energy thereby causes permanent micro-damage to the tissue with heat. Thus, damaged tissue is no longer able to produce the impulses responsible for arrhythmia or significantly reduces their occurrence. This method enables the patient to be permanently cured in some types of arrhythmia.<\/p>\n\n
What types of arrhythmia can be treated with catheter radiofrequency ablation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia<\/strong> (PSVT), including:<\/p>\n\n
\n- Wolf-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW Syndrome) or atrioventricular re-entry tachycardia (AVRT)<\/li>\n
- Atrioventricular nodal re-entry tachycardia (AVNRT)<\/li>\n
- Atrial tachycardia (AT)<\/li>\n
- Atrial flutter (AFl)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Atrial Fibrillation <\/strong>(AF)<\/p>\n\n
Ventricular tachycardia<\/strong> (VT) and ventricular premature beats (known as extrasystoles – VES)<\/p>\n\n
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Some days before the procedure, it is necessary to stop taking certain medications<\/strong> in agreement with the cardiologist-electrophysiologist (anti-clotting drugs, some antiarrhythmic drugs). Consult with your doctor about stopping taking some medication a few days before your scheduled procedure, unless you have been told otherwise.<\/p>\n\n
RF ablation<\/strong> is a therapeutic procedure that usually continues after a diagnostic electrophysiology study (see Cardiac electrophysiology study<\/a>). Prior RF ablation starts, the patient may receive a venous sedative and\/or painkiller. The use of RF energy generally does not cause pain, but chest discomfort or burning sensation may occur, which disappears after RF energy delivery stops and\/or after medication administration.<\/p>\n\n
Radiofrequency ablation <\/strong>is a procedure that enables the treatment of many types of rapid heart beat (tachycardia). A special catheter (ablation catheter) is introduced into the heart and positioned over a small area of the heart muscle responsible for the occurrence of irregular heart beats (arrhythmia). The ablation catheters is able to deliver radiofrequency energy (frequency 300-500 kHz, energy 10-50 watts, duration varies for each separate application). Radiofrequency energy thereby causes permanent micro-damage to the tissue with heat. Thus, damaged tissue is no longer able to produce the impulses responsible for arrhythmia or significantly reduces their occurrence. This method enables the patient to be permanently cured in some types of arrhythmia.<\/p>\n \n What types of arrhythmia can be treated with catheter radiofrequency ablation?<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia<\/strong> (PSVT), including:<\/p>\n \n \n Atrial Fibrillation <\/strong>(AF)<\/p>\n \n Ventricular tachycardia<\/strong> (VT) and ventricular premature beats (known as extrasystoles – VES)<\/p>\n \n \n Some days before the procedure, it is necessary to stop taking certain medications<\/strong> in agreement with the cardiologist-electrophysiologist (anti-clotting drugs, some antiarrhythmic drugs). Consult with your doctor about stopping taking some medication a few days before your scheduled procedure, unless you have been told otherwise.<\/p>\n \n RF ablation<\/strong> is a therapeutic procedure that usually continues after a diagnostic electrophysiology study (see Cardiac electrophysiology study<\/a>). Prior RF ablation starts, the patient may receive a venous sedative and\/or painkiller. The use of RF energy generally does not cause pain, but chest discomfort or burning sensation may occur, which disappears after RF energy delivery stops and\/or after medication administration.<\/p>\n \n\n