Nikolas
Created page with "'''Catheter ablation''' refers to the use of catheters to “burn” (with radiofrequency) or “freeze” (with cryoablation) a part of the heart, with the goal of treating a tachyarrhythmia. The catheter is inserted by the Seldinger technique into a vein (like the femoral vein) and directed toward the heart. Once the catheter is in the heart the electrodes on the tip can be used to detect the area which is responsible for the arrhythmia, after which the same cathet..."