An arrhythmia is a disorder that affects the normal heart rate . With an arrhythmia, the heart tends to beat too slow (bradycardia), too fast (tachycardia), or irregularly. These disorders can affect the amount of blood pumped by the heart.
Read moreWhen should I be concerned about atrial flutter?
Although atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening at first, it does limit how well your heart pumps blood . This can cause a clot to form in your heart. If the clot breaks loose, it could lead to a stroke. Over time, atrial flutter can weaken your heart muscle.
Read moreWhat is the common complication resulting from atrial flutter?
The heart rate is often more difficult to control with atrial flutter than with atrial fibrillation, because of increased concealed conduction in those with atrial fibrillation. For the most part, morbidity and mortality result from complications of rate (eg, syncope and congestive heart failure [CHF]).18 Kas 2019
Read moreIs radiofrequency ablation a serious procedure?
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is minimally invasive and usually considered a safe and low-risk procedure . However, as with any injection procedure, there is always a chance of developing side effects or other complications.
Read moreWhat is a radiofrequency catheter ablation?
Also known as a cardiac ablation or radiofrequency ablation, this procedure guides a tube into your heart to destroy small areas of tissue that may be causing your abnormal heartbeat . Not everyone with a heart arrhythmia needs a catheter ablation.
Read moreHow serious is catheter ablation?
Catheter ablation has some risks, including bleeding, infection, blood vessel damage, heart damage, arrhythmias, and blood clots . There also may be a very slight risk of cancer from radiation used during catheter ablation.
Read moreHow long does it take to recover from a catheter ablation?
The ablated (or destroyed) areas of tissue inside your heart may take up to eight weeks to heal. You may still have arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during the first few weeks after your ablation.
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