Apr 9, 2024 · Atrial fibrillation ablation is done to fix and prevent an irregular and often very fast type of heartbeat called AFib. You may need this treatment if you have a fast, fluttering …

A cardiologist (heart specialist) performs a cardiac ablation procedure by inserting a catheter (tube) through a blood vessel into your heart. They use heat (radiofrequency ablation), cold …

Dec 15, 2022 · Ablation is one of several treatment options for AFib. This minimally invasive catheter procedure delivers either hot or cold energy to the problematic area of the heart. …

Jun 19, 2025 · Surgical ablation involves cutting into your chest. Your recovery and the results you can expect will depend on which procedure you have. Often, the treatment will ease your …

Atrial fibrillation ablation is a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. It uses small burns or freezes to cause some scarring on the inside of the heart to help break up the electrical signals that …

Jun 1, 2025 · During catheter ablation for afib, a doctor guides a thin flexible tube (catheter) through a large vein up into the heart. A device at the tip of catheter emits energy that creates …

Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). It is often recommended when symptoms of AFib are present even though medications or other …

Oct 1, 2024 · AFib ablation is a treatment for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) symptoms that have not responded to medication. AFib ablation restores a normal heart rhythm by using heat …

May 6, 2025 · Ablation is another procedure that can stop the signals that make the heart beat abnormally. It may be used if long-term medications or electrical cardioversion are not …

This handout describes 2 ablation procedures: radiofrequency and cryo-balloon ablation. It also gives explains how to prepare for ablation and what to expect afterward.