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Electrophysiology

Catheter Ablation

A minimally invasive procedure that maps and burns (or freezes) the cells causing arrhythmia. Cures most cases of atrial fibrillation and SVT.

Duration
2 – 4 hours
Stay
Day case or 1 night
What to expect

The procedure, step by step.

01
Light sedation
02
Catheters via groin
03
3D electroanatomical mapping
04
Discharge same or next day
Recovery

Light activity for 5 days; back to normal in a week.

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