Medication
The treatment of arrhythmia with medications involves the use of antiarrhythmic drugs, which work to regulate the electrical activity of the heart and restore a normal heart rhythm. The choice of medication and the treatment plan will depend on the type and severity of the arrhythmia, as well as the patient's overall health and medical history.
Ablation
Catheter ablation is a relatively new medical procedure that was first developed in the 1980s. The procedure was originally used to treat supraventricular tachycardias (SVT) caused by an abnormal extra electrical pathway in the heart. Radiofrequency energy was delivered through a catheter to the area of the heart responsible for the SVT.
Implantable Cardiac Devices
Implantable cardiac rhythm devices, also known as cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), are medical devices that are implanted into the body to monitor and regulate the heart's electrical activity.
Other Procedure
Lead extraction is a complex medical procedure that involves removing leads from a patient's heart. Leads are thin wires that are inserted into the heart to deliver electrical impulses to help regulate the heart's rhythm.
