Cardiac radiofrequency ablation, known as cardiac catheter radiofrequency ablation, is an interventional procedure for the treatment of tachyarrhythmias.
Cardiac radiofrequency ablation is an interventional procedure for the treatment of tachyarrhythmias. A catheter is inserted into the heart through the peripheral arterial or venous blood vessels, and then an intracardiac electrophysiologic examination is performed to mark the electrical activity in different parts of the heart. Sometimes, weak electrical stimulation can be released to stimulate the heart and induce arrhythmic episodes to clarify the diagnosis of arrhythmia, and finally, to find out the exact part of the heart that has the abnormal electrical activity, to clarify the location of the disease, and then to release radiofrequency electric current to eliminate the disease foci.
Radiofrequency ablation of the heart is used to treat rapid arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and pre-excitation syndrome.
Patients are advised to choose the appropriate procedure for their specific condition under the guidance of their physician.