How the procedure works Withcardiac ablation, sometimes called catheter ablation, a small flexible tube (a.k.a. catheter) is inserted into a vein in the groin and guided through the veins and/or arteries up into the heart. There, the location of the abnormal tissue that’s responsible for...
Septal ablation is a procedure to shrink part of the muscle and increase the amount of blood the heart can pump. A cardiac catheter is used to inject a solution of alcohol into the thickened part of the heart wall (septum).Treatment optionsThe...
A cardiac electrophysiologist uses testing to examine how your heart beats and what is causing any issues with its rhythm. Once your medical team knows the cause of your arrhythmia, your doctors can make a diagnosis and start a treatment plan for you. Education and Training A cardiac electroph...
Catheter ablation of left atrial arrhythmias on uninterrupted oral anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists: What is the relationship between international normalized ratio, activated clotting time, and procedure‐related complications?ablationatrial fibrillation...
Lesion variables or - volume prediction shortly after the start of an ablation procedure can inform or control the ablation operation. The prediction and /... HE DING SHENG,JM Guillen-Rodriguez,FI Marcus,... 被引量: 0发表: 2012年 Design and development of a novel automatic valve system for...
The TAVR procedure involves inserting a new valve through a catheter to replace an aortic valve that is no longer working properly. Who may require TAVR? TAVR is typically an option for individuals experiencing symptoms of severe aortic stenosis. This may include symptoms such as: chest pain tr...
Although catheter-based radiofrequency ablation is no longer experimental, it is not yet the first-line treatment for most patients. The authors describe how this procedure works, its indications, benefits, and limitations, and important points to communicate to potential candidates for this procedure...
Ablation is often done as a same-day procedure, but you may need to stay overnight in the hospital. Your prostate will be swollen for a few days after ablation, and it will be hard for urine to pass through your urethra. A thin tube called a catheter placed into your urethra during ...
Endometrial ablation is another type of ablation. Used to destroy the lining of theuterus, it is typically done to reduce menstrual blood flow. It is an outpatient medical procedure. Following the ablation, the patient may experience cramping, watery or blood-tingedvaginal discharge, and nausea. ...
AF is commonly associated with structural heart disease such as valvular disease, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathies. As with any other procedure in clinical medicine, potential risks and benefits need to be considered in deciding what to recommend for a particular patient. Balloon-based ...