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(also known as Cardiac Ablation)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses radiofrequency energy to destroy abnormal electrical pathways in heart tissue. It is used in recurrent AF and other types of supraventricular tachycardia. The energy emitting probe (electrode) is placed into the heart through a catheter. The practitioner first "maps" an area of the he... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Arrhythmias | 33 |
76% |
| Lung Cancer | 7 |
86% |
| Chronic Pain | 7 |
86% |
| Back Pain | 6 |
83% |
| Other Heart Problems | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 78% (63
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First time it worked 6 months, the second time it didn't work at all
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The Tachycardia is not nearly as severe though I do get the occasional attack especially when exercising. I generally just ignore it.
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It worked but sometimes i still get a rapid heart beat but it is not as bad as it was.
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Worked for dad
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had it august 8th, 2007...5 days later had a pe.
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It was the one of the worst experiences in my life i was told if i did not do the surjery i would die in less then a year that is not what i wonted to hear at 21 years old.If eny body has eny ???? about this i would be glat to anser them to the best of my abilety.
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Burned off some nerves along spine
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I had my first procedure done on March 26th, it helped my right side, but the left failed some, Im having it repeated in a month
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omg what a difference, in 2 weeks & I can feel the difference, it has been wonderful
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