Radiofrequency ablation
It is a medical procedurei which a part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or any other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using the heat generated from the high frequency alternating current to treat a medical disorder.
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What is radiofrequency ablation?
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How long does it take to recover from radiofrequency ablation?
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What is the definition or description of: radiofrequency ablation?
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What are the normal side effects of radiofrequency ablation?
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Are the long term effects of radiofrequency ablation known yet?
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I had a radiofrequency ablation 4 days ago and i'm having palpatations. Is this normal?
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Had radiofrequency ablation but still have to take beta blockers and have a couple of problems?
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A 51-year old male asked:
Is a radiofrequency ablation of a benign aldosterone producing adenoma < 2.0cm technically feasible?
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A 40-year old female asked:
A week ago I had radiofrequency ablation on bi-lateral L3,4&5. My Dr says it will take 3-4 weeks to help. What I cant understand is why if the nerves been burnt off & severed why isnt the pain relief instant as the nerves cant send signals anymore?
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A 35-year old asked:
Any benefit having radiofrequency ablation for barrett's esophagus?
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A 23-year old male asked:
What is the surgical options for herniated disc . Is it includimg radiofrequency ablation?
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A 29-year old female asked:
What possible side effects could radiofrequency ablation have when done on lower back nerves without anesthesia?
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A 51-year old male asked:
Is a radiofrequency ablation of a benign aldosterone-producing adenoma feasible? If not, why not just resect tumor instead of entire gland?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the recovery like after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?
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A 32-year old asked:
In what way is the recovery after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?
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A 48-year old asked:
After undergoing radiofrequency ablation, would? Wpw still be visible on your ecg?
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After doing radiofrequency ablation, would traces of WPW still be visible on your ecg?
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A 30-year old asked:
After undergoing radiofrequency ablation, are traces of WPW still visible on your ecg?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you tell me how is the recovery after great saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation?
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A 36-year old asked:
What's the difference between catheter ablation and radiofrequency ablation for treating arrhythmias like svt?
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A 36-year old female asked:
I had radiofrequency ablation done on my lower back about a week ago. This week i got red itchy bumps where the injection sites were. Is this normal?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I have spinal stenosis and several deterioratingdiscs, I've now started having sciatic pain.Dr wants to do a radiofrequency ablation is this a good idea?
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A 35-year old asked:
I had a radiofrequency ablation to my heart in october of last year. Can I drink alcohol?
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A 41-year old female asked:
For lower back pain which works best & what is difference between Radiofrequency Ablation & nerve root injection & If you already had Radiofrequency and it didnt work as it made the pain worse but it be wise to have a nerve root injection after this?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Are epidural steroid injections, si joint, and radiofrequency ablation dangerous if given for years?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Why does radiofrequency ablation only last 3 months for me? is there a next step, I'm only 25 I have myofascial pain syndrome lumbar radiculpathy lumbar degenerative disc disease lumbar facet syndrome posterior joint syndrome sacroiliitis?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Had radiofrequency ablation to close great saphenous vein both legs and now it's causing my foot to swell and pain at incision. Any ideas. Followup ok?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Is there a risk of emptynose syndrome from radiofrequency turbinate ablation reducing first turbinate?
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A 41-year old asked:
Do I have to bring someone along, or can I drive after a radiofrequency nerve ablation?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Has radiofrequency turbinate ablation ever lead to empty nose syndrome? this question for doc experienced in procedure and knowledgeable about ENS
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