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What Is Catheter Ablation?

Stanford Hospitals and Clinics: FAQ: catheter ablation and SVT
Question: I have SVT. My doctor says I should get an ablation. What is a catheter ablation? Response: Angela Tsiperfal, RN, MSN, CNS, NP -- Nurse Practitioner

What To Expect

The heat energy for ablation is transmitted through the catheters. It heats or erases the cells that are believed to be causing the arrhythmia. Once these cells are damaged, they are no longer capable of conduction and therefore should be unable to produce arrhythmias.


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The experienced electrophysiologists at Stanford offer the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment for people with all kinds of arrhythmias. We care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—to relieve your symptoms and improve your health.