ablationAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest clinical arrhythmia and one that will be faced frequently by doctors throughout their medical career. AF is a significant cause of symptoms, hospitalisation, mo
How serious is atrial fibrillation ablation? Heart ablation surgery is minimally invasive and serious complications are rare. However, because the procedure involves your heart, it is essential to follow all your doctor’s instructions to reduce the risk of problems. ...
A variety of drugs may be used to treat atrial fibrillation. However, each person is unique, and some people may not respond to medical treatment, and others may require both medical treatment and invasive techniques like ablation therapy. Many doctors recommend trying these medications before recom...
These patients experience repeated relapses of atrial fibrillation, often with rapid rates of ventricular contractions despite medications. Ablation also may be an option for patients who develop serious side effects from the medications that are used for treating and preventing AF. Limitations of ...
Atrial fibrillation ablation It works by disrupting irregular electrical pathways in your heart. A doctor typically inserts a catheter (a very thin, flexible tube) into a blood vessel in your neck or groin and guides it to your heart. Then your doctor can use one of many types of ablation ...
triggers around the pulmonary veins that initiate or perpetuate atrial fibrillation, through catheter ablation. Alternative surgical procedure is to modify the conduction properties of the atria, by interrupting the circuit (Maze procedure), so that atrial fibrillation cannot be sustained even when ...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia experienced in clinical practice (approx. 1% predominance in the adult population). Unfortunately, long-term efficacy of antiarrhythmic drug therapy is disappointing and could cause serious side effects. Radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation has ...
pulmonary vein ablation catheter (PVACAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia experienced in clinical practice (approx. 1% predominance in adult population). To obtain sinus rhythm antiarrhythmic medications such as amiodarone have evolved as the most effective available and hence ...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of irregular heartbeat. If you have it, your doctor will classify yours by the reason for it and on how long it lasts. When your heartbeat returns to normal within 7 days, on its own or with treatment, it's known as paroxysmal atrial fibrillation....
Treatment: Ablation In certain instances, medications or cardioversion may not control your atrial fibrillation effectively. A specially trained cardiologist (called an electrophysiologist) may perform a surgical procedure called an ablation to fix your atrial fibrillation. A radiofrequency ablation is done...