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- Q Why do I need a catheter ablation procedure?
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Your doctor may recommend a catheter ablation procedure if he or she has found that your heart beats too fast quickly at times. This is called an "arrhythmia" or "tachycardia." It is caused by a problem in your heart's electrical system. Normally,... Full Answer
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- Q What should I expect after having catheter ablation for tachycardia?
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Recovery from catheter ablation is usually quick. Some people may be hospitalized for 1 to 2 days after the procedure so doctors can monitor heart rate and rhythm. Many people go home the same day. Full Answer
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- Q When should I call my doctor after a catheter ablation?
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After your catheter ablation, call your doctor or EP (electrophysiology) nurse immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: You notice new pain, swelling or redness at the catheterization sites You feel dizzy, short of breath,... Full Answer
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- Q Who is a candidate for catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation?
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You may be a candidate for catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) if you: Have frequent episodes that come and go or have been recently diagnosed with continuous episodes of AF despite medication or... Full Answer
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- Q Should I take medication before a catheter ablation?
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The physician performing this procedure will discuss whether you should take aspirin or other medication beforehand. Always inform the doctor of which medications you are taking, and only discontinue use under the doctor’s instructions.... Full Answer
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- Q What equipment monitors a patient during a catheter ablation?
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Several devices monitor a patient during a catheter ablation, including: an electrocardiogram or EKG, which tracks the heart’s electrical impulses; a mapping system, which pinpoints the area of the heart causing the arrhythmia; an... Full Answer
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- Q What types of cardiac arrhythmias can catheter ablation treat?
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Catheter ablation can treat several types of cardiac arrhythmias, including: AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT); Accessory pathway; Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter; Ventricular tachycardia. Full Answer
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- Q What should I expect after a catheter ablation procedure?
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After the procedure, you're moved to a special care unit where you lie still for 4 to 6 hours of recovery. Lying still prevents bleeding at the site where the catheter was inserted. While you're in the special care unit, you're connected to special... Full Answer
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- Q Why may I need catheter ablation for A Fib?
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Ablation might be done if you have symptoms of atrial fibrillation that won't go away, if your medicine hasn't brought back a normal heartbeat or if your medicine causes side effects that are hard to live with. This treatment does have some serious... Full Answer
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- Q What are the risks of catheter ablation for A Fib?
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Catheter ablation is thought to be safe. It has some serious risks, but they are rare. They include: Stroke. Heart attack. Puncture of the heart. Need for emergency heart surgery. Problems with the pulmonary vein. A leaking blood vessel.... Full Answer
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