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Are the long term effects of radiofrequency ablation known yet?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes, there are none: Ablation has been around since the late 1980s. Thousands of patients have been treated for a variety of differrent rhythm problems with this technique. There are no proarrhythmic effects or other long-term negative consequences. Any given procedure may be associated with complications.
Answered 9/22/2016
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No: No major side effects have been brought to light from radiofrequency ablation procedures except for some numbness in the area that may persist.
Answered 1/6/2015
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