Glossary/Arrhythmia

Catheter Ablation.

A minimally invasive procedure that uses heat (radiofrequency) or cold (cryoablation) energy delivered through a catheter to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing abnormal electrical signals. Commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation.

Definition

What is catheter ablation?

A minimally invasive procedure that uses heat (radiofrequency) or cold (cryoablation) energy delivered through a catheter to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing abnormal electrical signals. Commonly used to treat atrial fibrillation.

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Atrial Fibrillation
The most common heart rhythm disorder, in which the upper chambers (atria) beat irregularly and o...
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