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Heart rate faster and found that extra pathway in heart. suggested rfa using ensite. is this procedure safe and any side effects in future?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Safe: There might be a possibility of recurrence if RFA is incomplete

Answered 3/1/2016

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