Concept information
Preferred term
Catheter Ablation
Type
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Definition
- Removal of tissue with electrical current delivered via electrodes positioned at the distal end of a catheter. Energy sources are commonly direct current (DC-shock) or alternating current at radiofrequencies (usually 750 kHz). The technique is used most often to ablate the AV junction and/or accessory pathways in order to interrupt AV conduction and produce AV block in the treatment of various tachyarrhythmias.
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Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Ablation, Catheter
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In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZH0KM3RF-T
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