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Cardiac Ablation
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Discusses nonsurgical procedure, called catheter ablation, for atrial fibrillation if medicine is not effective or not tolerated. Also discusses implanting a pacemaker. Looks at why procedure is done, how well it works, and possible risks.
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Learn what an EP study and ablation are and how to prepare your child for each one.
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Learn what you can do at home to care for your child after an EP study and ablation.
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Find out how you'll feel after a catheter ablation and how to take care of yourself at home.
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Learn about catheter ablation for supraventricular tachycardia and how this procedure is done.
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Guides you through the decision to have catheter ablation for the heart rhythm problem supraventricular tachycardia. Lists benefits and risks of catheter ablation and medical therapy. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
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Learn what catheter ablation is and how it is done to treat atrial fibrillation.
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Covers procedure to destroy (ablate) tiny areas of heart muscle causing fast heart rate. Includes radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation. Covers use for supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT), Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome, and ventricular tachycardia.
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Guides you through the decision to have catheter ablation for the heart rhythm problem atrial fibrillation. Lists benefits and risks of catheter ablation and medical therapy. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.