That was very helpful, I see my Dr in about 3 weeks, 😊
September 10
Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to correct problems with the heart's electrical system that cause irregular heartbeats. It works by creating small scars in specific areas of the heart muscle to block the faulty electrical signals causing the irregular rhythm. Here's how it generally works:
- A small Show Full Answer
Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to correct problems with the heart's electrical system that cause irregular heartbeats. It works by creating small scars in specific areas of the heart muscle to block the faulty electrical signals causing the irregular rhythm. Here's how it generally works:
- A small, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel, usually in the groin
- The catheter is guided up to the heart
- A tiny device then uses one of these methods to create the scar tissue:
- Heat (radiofrequency)
- Freezing (cryoablation)
- Short electrical pulses (pulsed field ablation)
The scar tissue that forms helps the heart return to a normal rhythm. Like all procedures, ablation does carry some risks, including infection, damage to blood vessels or the heart, and blood clots. It's worth having a detailed conversation with your cardiologist about what to expect and whether it's the right option for your specific situation.
September 10
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