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Ablation

Cardiac ablation involves destruction of tissue aimed at elimination of sources of origin or propagation of arrhythmias. It may also be used to destroy part of the heart in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Typically it is done with a catheter inserted through a tube in the groin.

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A 56-year-old female asked:

I've been told a vt ablation is very unusual. Under what criteria should it be performed?

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Before I qualify for a second ablation procedure to re-treat AF, do I need to be in a state of constant or persistant AF? How is persistant defined?

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What is a radiation ablation?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What is the difference between an ablation and a maze procedure?

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A 55-year-old male asked:

How long after having a ablation procedure before a woman can have intercourse?

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A 33-year-old female asked:

If they made the ablation on me can I still have a baby via a artificial insimination?

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Is it wise to have another ablation or should I have a hysterectomy? What other options do I have?

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I had a thermal ablation in 2011, but want a child now. I know the risks and still want to proceed. Are there any procedures that can help?

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What is an ablation?

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What is the definition or description of: ablation?

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