Catheter ablation or also called EP (Electrophysiology) Procedure is a procedure to restore the heart’s incorrect electrical signals which cause an abnormal heart rhythm.
A catheter ablation procedure is performed by a heart rhythm specialist called an Electrophysiologist (EP). During the procedure, a thin tube called a catheter is placed through a small incision in a patient’s leg where it is then weaved up through a leg artery to the heart.
Aided by 3-D imaging technology, an EP uses a catheter to produce a small scar on a specific part of the heart tissue. The procedure is done by either radiofrequency ablation or cryoablation.
There are 2 phases during radiofrequency ablation:
Phase 1: Mapping
An EP creates a ‘map’ of the heart using catheters to identify the location of the abnormal electrical signal that is causing the arrhythmia.
The mapping catheter has a tiny electromagnetic sensor in its tip that communicates with a 3D electroanatomical mapping and ablation system to create a picture of the heart.
The resulting map gives the EP detailed information about how the heart looks and where the electrical circuit is broken.
Phase 2: Ablation
Once the EP has created a 3D map of the heart, the catheter is maneuvered to the areas identified by the map. The EP then uses radiofrequency waves to neutralize these small parts of the heart tissue that generate and conduct abnormal electrical activity.
Ablation therapy blocks the faulty electrical impulses that cause irregular heart rhythms.
Catheter ablation is a low-risk procedure. As with any procedure, there are risks which include bleeding, swelling, or bruising at the catheter insertion site.
Discover various types of Arrhythmias
Supraventricular arrhythmias:
Ventricular arrhythmias:
Inherited arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is part of a heart disease, in which the heart has an irregular heartbeat. This can lead to chronic heart-related complications such as blood clots, strokes, and heart failure.
Every 1 in 5 patients’ AFib disease becomes chronic.
![]() | AFib is a progressive disease that could get worse and become harder to treat. |
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![]() | 5x risk of stroke & heart failure |
Note: Please consult your Healthcare Professional for further advice and assessment.
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