Catheter Ablation
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Radiofrequency (RF) energy
This involves heating the tip of the catheter to a high temperature (usually around 60°C) using an alternating current. The heat is applied to a specific area of the heart tissue to destroy the cells and creating a lesion or scar, which restores normal rhythm.
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Cryoenergy
his involves cooling the tip of the catheter to a very low temperature (usually around -80°C) using liquid nitrous oxide gas. The cold temperature freezes and destroys a specific area of the heart tissue, creating a lesion or scar to interrupt the abnormal electrical pathways.
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Improved Symptoms
Many people with arrhythmias experience symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue. Catheter ablation can often eliminate or reduce these symptoms, improving a person's quality of life.
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Reduced Risk of Stroke
Some types of arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation, can increase the risk of stroke. By restoring normal heart rhythm, catheter ablation can help reduce this risk.
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Reduced Need for Medications
For some people, catheter ablation can eliminate the need for long-term medication use, which can have its own risks and side effects.
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Improved Survival
In some cases, catheter ablation may improve long-term survival for people with certain types of arrhythmias.
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