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- An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a special catheterization test in which electrode catheters (flexible, insulated wires with metal electrode tips) are inserted in to the heart in order to study the cardiac electrical system. Read more about the heart's electrical system.
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Ablation for Arrhythmias Ablation for Arrhythmias. What is catheter ablation? Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy (similar to microwave heat) to destroy a small area of heart tissue that is causing rapid and irregular heartbeats. Destroying this tissue helps restore your heart’s regular rhythm. The procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation. Quick facts.
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- In catheter ablation, an electrode delivers a low voltage, high frequency current that removes the heart tissue responsible for your arrhythmia. Most people who have a catheter ablation experience either: A long-term reduction in the number of episodes of arrhythmia and the severity of symptoms, or; A return to normal heart rhythm 1
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What is Cardiac Electrophysiology? Fax: 602-688-2342. Cardiac electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology which deals with the study of the heart’s electrical system. The term “electrophysiology study” or “EP study” applies to any procedure that requires the insertion of an electrode catheters into the heart to make electrical measurements.
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What Is an Ablation? Ablation is a term used in medicine to describe the removal of tissue either by surgery or less invasive techniques. It is used to treat a variety of medical conditions ranging from serious to cosmetic. It differs from a resection which involves the partial or complete removal of an organ.
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- Patient Education. Cardiac electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology which deals with the study of the heart’s electrical system. The term “electrophysiology study” or “EP study” applies to any procedure that requires the insertion of an electrode catheters into the heart to make electrical measurements.
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ablation Cardiology Ablation therapy The destruction, isolation or removal of an endometrial region linked to a particular arrhythmia Indications Atrial flutter/fibrillation, AV nodal reentry, AV reentry, ventricular reentry.
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Cardiac ablation procedures cardiac ablation procedures cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to scar small areas in your heart that may be involved in your heart rhythm problems this can prevent the abnormal electrical signals or rhythms from moving through the heart
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Catheter Ablation Catheter Ablation. Also known as cardiac catheter ablation. Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses energy to make small scars in your heart tissue to prevent abnormal electrical signals from moving through your heart. Radiofrequency (RF) ablation uses high-energy, locally delivered RF signals to make the scars.
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Atrial flutter Catheter ablation of the isthmus is a procedure usually available in the electrophysiology laboratory. Eliminating conduction through the isthmus prevents reentry, and if successful, prevents the recurrence of the atrial flutter.
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What is Ablation Surgery? Ablation surgery has become one of the most effective methods in treating atrial fibrillation, especially in patients who do not respond to drug treatment. Definition of Ablation Surgery Ablation surgery is a procedure to destroy abnormal tissues. It is often used in patients who have extra tissue in their hearts that creates abnormal electrical impulses. These impulses interfere with the heart's normal electrical stimulating tissue, and this results in atrial fibrillation, or the quivering of the upper chambers of the heart.
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Arrhythmias Catheter ablation (ab-LA-shun) is a medical procedure used to treat some types of arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah). An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.During catheter ablation, a series of catheters (thin, flexible wires) are put into a blood vessel in your arm, groin (upper thigh), or neck.atheter ablation (ab-LA-shun) is a medical procedure used to treat some types of arrhythmia (ah-RITH-me-ah). An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat.
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What is Ablation Surgery Endometrial Ablation Surgery is performed to remove abnormal tissues from uterus. Endometrial Ablation Surgery is recommended for patients having abnormal bleeding in uterus due to the abnormality in the lining tissues of the uterus (endometrium).
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Ablation Ablation. Ablation, also known as catheter ablation, is a treatment that aims to control or correct certain types of abnormally fast heart rhythms. An abnormal heart rhythm is known as an arrhythmia. An ablation is done using the same technique as an electrophysiology (EP) study and is often carried out at the same time. The EP study can discover if you have extra electrical pathways in your heart that could be causing your abnormally fast heart rhythm.
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- An electrophysiology study (EP study) is used to evaluate the heart's electrical system, and to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias. An electrophysiology study (EP study) is used to evaluate the heart's electrical system, and to diagnose and treat cardiac arrhythmias.
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Catheter Ablation What should I expect during catheter ablation? Catheter ablation is performed by an electrophysiologist (EP), a heart doctor who specializes in heart rhythms. During the procedure, you’ll receive fluids and any necessary medication through an intravenous (IV) line inserted in your arm. You may either be anesthetized (“put to sleep”) or sedated for the procedure.
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Ablation Ablation is a procedure for restoring normal heart rhythm, particularly if the irregular rhythm has not responded to medication. Usually, the heart beats between 60 and 80 times a minute. The pumping action of your heart is triggered by electrical impulses.blation is a procedure for restoring normal heart rhythm, particularly if the irregular rhythm has not responded to medication. Usually, the heart beats between 60 and 80 times a minute. The pumping action of your heart is triggered by electrical impulses.
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Ablation for Arrhythmias Ablation for Arrhythmias. What is catheter ablation? Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy (similar to microwave heat) to destroy a small area of heart tissue that is causing rapid and irregular heartbeats. Destroying this tissue helps restore your heart’s regular rhythm. The procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation.
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Ablation Ablation near the electrode in a flashtube. The high-energy electrical arc slowly erodes the glass, leaving a frosted appearance. Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes. Examples of ablative materials are described below, and include spacecraft material for ascent and atmospheric reentry, ice and snow in glaciology, biological tissues in medicine and passive fire protection materials.
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Heart Disease and Electrophysiology Testing In this article. An electrophysiology (EP) study is a test that records the electrical activity and the electrical pathways of your heart. This test is used to help determine the cause of your heart rhythm disturbance and the best treatment for you.
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Ablation zone From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ablation zone or ablation area refers to the low-altitude area of a glacier or ice sheet below firn with a net loss in ice mass due to melting, sublimation, evaporation, ice calving, aeolian processes like blowing snow, avalanche, and any other ablation.
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About This Procedure Physicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center use a minimally invasive technique called catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation. The goal of this procedure is to ablate the electrical connections between the pulmonary veins and the atrium.
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Electrophysiology Study of the Heart The purpose and great value of an EP study is that it offers more detailed information to the doctor about the electrical activity in the heart than the aforementioned noninvasive tests because electrodes are placed directly on heart tissue.
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What is Laser Ablation? Recently laser ablation has gained popularity as a manufacturing process for solar cell (c-Si) edge isolation. Laser ablation is a dynamic technology platform for performing chemical analysis. LA generates a bright plasma on the sample’s surface. The light emitted from this plasma can be analyzed to determine the presence and concentration levels of elements in the period table — a technology known as LIBS.
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Overview Why it's done. Cardiac ablation is a procedure that's used to correct heart rhythm problems. When your heart beats, the electrical impulses that cause it to contract must follow a precise pathway through your heart. Any interruption in these impulses can cause an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), which can sometimes be treated with cardiac ablation.
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Ablation for Arrhythmias Catheter ablation is also used to help control other heart rhythm problems such as atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. Catheter ablation destroys the abnormal tissue without damaging the rest of the heart. Catheter ablation is a low-risk procedure that is successful in about 90 percent of the people who have it. 2  This procedure takes place in a special hospital room called an electrophysiology (EP) lab or a cardiac catheterization (cath) lab. 3  It takes 2 to 4 hours.
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Electrophysiological Studies Possible risks of an electrophysiological study (EP study) include: 1  Severe rhythm problems. 2  Bleeding and bruising at the site where the catheter(s) is put into a vein. 3  Damage to the vessel that the catheter is put into.  Formation of blood clots at the end of the catheter(s) that break off and travel into a blood vessel.