-Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common arrythmia in population.
-Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications.
-Atrial fibrillation symptoms often include heart palpitations, shortness of breath and weakness.
-To diagnose atrial fibrillation, We may review your signs and symptoms, review your medical history, and conduct a physical examinationandorder several tests to diagnose your condition, including:electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor, echocardiogram, blood tests, stress test, chest X-ray.
-Generally, the treatment goals for atrial fibrillation are to:
- Reset the rhythm or control the rate
- Prevent blood clots, which may decrease the risk of a stroke
-Sometimes medications or cardioversion to control atrial fibrillation doesn’t work. In those cases, your doctor may recommend a procedurecalledCATHETER ABLATION to destroy the area of heart tissue that’s causing the erratic electrical signals and restore your heart to a normal rhythm.
–Catheter ablation. During this procedure, we insert long, thin tubes (catheters) into your groin and guides them through blood vessels to your heart. The catheter’s tip produces radiofrequency energy, extreme cold (cryotherapy) or heat to destroy areas of heart tissue that are causing rapid and irregular heartbeats. Scar tissue forms, which helps signaling return to normal. Cardiac ablation may correct the arrhythmia without the need for medications or implantable devices.