Can radio frequency ablation treat svt?

Yes.: Svt, (supraventricular tachycardia) is a short-circuit of the normal heart conduction pathways. Usually there is a small area that, if removed, would Prohibit the circuit from conducting and therefore block the svt. During ablation, a catheter is placed in this area of the heart, and the tip generates rf energy to scar the heart tissue in a small area, which prevents it from conducting electricity.

Often: Electrophysiologists like myself specialize in the definitive treatment of these arrhythmias. If it is one of the 3 common types, success rates of an invasive procedure can be 85-98% with a relatively low risk of recurrence. As always, an excellent electrophysiologist is recommended to maximize your chances of success and minimize the risks.

Svt ablation: there are 2 methods of ablation for treating svt. one is radio frequency ablation, other is cryoablation.