Strong Heart and Vascular Center

Diagnosis

Non-Invasive Tests

Catheter Ablation

Catheter ablation is a non-invasive procedure useful in treating a type of arrythmia called trachycardia (rapid heart beat). It is performed under mild sedation, and most patients can resume normal activities within just a few days.

When performing catheter ablation, a physician inserts a catheter through a vein in the groin area, and guides it up into the heart. The physician views the catheter via video screen, and is able to place the tip of the catheter in the exact location where abnormal heart cells are stimulating the rapid heart beat. The tip of the catheter then emits radiofrequency energy to this limited area, killing the abnormal heart cells.