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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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Radiofrequency Ablation Reviews
Too Soon To Tell
My dad has just had his first radiation treatment. Too soon to really tell anything except that it exhausted him.
Too Soon To Tell
Just started
Too Soon To Tell
Had first RFA July 18, 08. Will have follow-up ct in Sept.
Considering
I am scheduled for an Ablation procedure April 9
Considering
As only option due to meds ineffective, blood pressure too low.
Considering
staff considered this/dr's considered this when they couldn't get my heart to slow down.
Not Working
Did absolutely nothing for me. I took zebeta for nine months and it was the miracle drug. I realized how sick I was when after 3 days of this drug made me feel increased strength, no more short of breath. Then suddenly it just did not work at all. That is when I had the ablation which did nothing at all. you have a fifty fifty chance with an ablation and unfortunately if it does work and does not last. you will still an antiarrythmic med.
Not Working
I have had 2 of these and they both failed,they dont have equipment in fl to do another have to find a hospital out of state that does have what i need
Not Working
Had 4 procedures. Last one 25th Feb. No success. Still in persistent AF
Not Working
I still have the headaches and pain. It has not done me any good.
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