Radiofrequency Ablation

A radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also known as Catheter Ablation, is a non-surgical medical procedure designated for patients who suffer from Atrial Fibrillation (the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia), meaning patients with abnormal electrical activity in the heart.

The purpose of this procedure is to destroy the cells and area that is causing the problem. During this procedure the doctor will precisely ablate, using a catheter, heart cells that are causing a heart rhythm problem in addition to destroying heart tissue that may return and cause the problem to reappear in the future.

The doctor will insert the catheter, a very thin and flexible wire, into a vein in the groin and thread it up through the vein and into the heart aimed at the site that is causing the arrhythmia problems. At that point, radiofrequency energy is transmitted to the pathway and carefully destroys selected heart muscle cells that are the cause of the Atrial Fibrillation.

After the operation your doctor will monitor you heart rate and rhythm. You be may be released on the same day of the procedure or hospitalized for a short period of 1-2 days, depending on the doctor who performed the procedure. You will of course receive the proper instructions for the remaining recovery period.

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When diagnosed with any sort of cardiac arrhythmia, you will want to undergo treatment as soon as possible and seek the best medical option available to you. We here at TicketMed will be happy to assist you in exploring and scheduling the recommended cardio treatment for you as we work only with the top cardio doctors and clinics. Contact us or ask for a quote.

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Radiofrequency Ablation FAQ

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Does this procedure hurt?

You will not feel any pain in your chest area while this procedure is being carried out. The energy that is transmitted from the electrode for the ablation process is mild and painless.

What is the recovery process for a Radiofrequency Ablation?

The recovery period for this procedure is fairly easy and short. Depending on how well you feel, you hospital stay will only last a day or two or none at all as you can be released on the same day. Upon release you will receive personalized care instructions and a full recovery is expected within a week or two.

What preparations am I facing before a Radiofrequency Ablation?

Before the ablation is performed, your cardio doctor will first perform an electrophysiology study (EP study) that will "map" the area of the heart to locate the abnormal electrical activity. Once this is done, the doctor will be able to perform the ablation itself. In addition, you will of course meet the physician and go over all the details of the procedure. You will also go through a few more general tests that will help your doctor asses your condition.

Will I be put to sleep during the procedure?

The procedure can be done both while you are fully under anesthesia and while you are awake only with a local anesthetic, depending on your doctor's decision. When applying the local anesthesia, the doctor will inject it near the femoral artery (which leads from the groin to the coronary arteries) which will make sure you will not feel any pain and will then start inserting the catheter.

Will my heart be stopped during the procedure?

Your heart will not be stopped during a Radiofrequency Ablation procedure and will keep pumping on its own. In addition, you will keep breathing on your own while the procedure is being done.

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