what is ablation procedure
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Radiofrequency ablation Radiofrequency ablation is a dermatosurgical procedure by using various forms of alternating current. Types of radiofrequency are electrosection, electrocoagulation, electrodessication and fulguration.
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Ablation for Arrhythmias Catheter ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy (similar to microwave heat) to destroy a small area of heart tissue that is causing rapid and irregular heartbeats. Destroying this tissue helps restore your heart’s regular rhythm. The procedure is also called radiofrequency ablation. Catheter ablation is a low-risk procedure that is successful in about 90 percent of the people who have it. 2  This procedure takes place in a special hospital room called an electrophysiology (EP) lab or a cardiac catheterization (cath) lab. 3  It takes 2 to 4 hours.
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Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) Endometrial ablation is a general term for procedures. to destroy the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Because they don’t require an incision (cut) through the. skin or tissue as in traditional surgery, these ablation. procedures are called “minimally invasive.” Most take. less than half an hour and allow patients to go home the. same day.
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Ablation for Arrhythmias Catheter ablation destroys the tissue. Catheter ablation is a low-risk procedure that is successful in most people who have it. This procedure takes place in a special hospital room called an electrophysiology (EP) lab or a cardiac catheterization (cath) lab. It takes 2 to 4 hours.
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Overview Endometrial ablation is a procedure that surgically destroys (ablates) the lining of your uterus (endometrium). The goal of endometrial ablation is to reduce menstrual flow. In some women, menstrual flow may stop completely. No incisions are needed for endometrial ablation.
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Cardiac ablation procedures cardiac ablation procedures cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to scar small areas in your heart that may be involved in your heart rhythm problems this can prevent the abnormal electrical signals or rhythms from moving through the heart
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Endometrial ablation is a procedure to permanently remove a thin tissue layer of the lining of the uterus to stop or reduce excessive or abnormal bleeding in women for whom childbearing is complete.The lining of the uterus is called the endometrium.n endometrial ablation may be performed in a doctor’s office, on an outpatient basis, or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctor’s practices.
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- Guide. Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Sometimes a lighted viewing instrument (hysteroscope) is used to see inside the uterus. Endometrial ablation can be done by: 1  Laser beam (laser thermal ablation). 2  Heat (thermal ablation), using: 3  Radiofrequency.
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Ablation Ablation, also known as catheter ablation, is a treatment that aims to control or correct certain types of abnormal heart rhythms. It uses either heat (radiofrequency ablation) or freezing (cryoablation) on the area of your heart that’s causing the abnormal heart rhythm (or arrhythmia). This treatment creates scar tissue which: breaks abnormal circuits in the heart; destroys areas of the heart muscle which are triggering arrhythmias.
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- Catheter ablation is a non-surgical procedure that is performed by an electrophysiologist (EP). An EP is a cardiologist who focuses exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias and determines where the abnormal tissue in your heart is located.ardiac ablation is a nonsurgical procedure that involves two key stages: mapping and ablation. First, a ‘map’ of your heart is made using catheters to identify the location of the abnormal electrical signal that is causing your arrhythmia.
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Radiofrequency Ablation Radiofrequency Ablation. What is radiofrequency ablation? Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure using radio waves or electric current to generate sufficient heat to interrupt nerve conduction on a semi-permanent basis. The nerves are usually blocked for 6-9 months, although it may last as short as 3 months or as long at 18 months or longer.
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Definitions &Translations Ablation is removal of material from the surface of an object by vaporization, chipping, or other erosive processes.
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Endometrial Ablation 1 Endometrial ablation is the surgical destruction of the lining tissues of the uterus.  Endometrial ablation is one type of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding that is due to a benign (non-cancerous) condition.
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- Treatments Endovenous Laser Ablation . Endovenous laser ablation is one of the newest vein treatments that eliminates the need for surgery. A tiny fiber is inserted into the diseased vein via a needle. Laser energy is then delivered to the fiber tip, causing the vein to collapse and seal shut.
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Cryoablation Treating arrhythmias with ablation involves working very close to critical structures, for example, the heart’s natural pacemakers, the esophagus or coronary arteries. Damage to critical structures can result in the permanent interruption of normal electrical conduction in the heart and require the placement of an artificial pacemaker in the patient – an outcome everyone absolutely wants to avoid.
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- Guide. Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys (ablates) the uterine lining, or endometrium. This procedure is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Sometimes a lighted viewing instrument (hysteroscope) is used to see inside the uterus.Endometrial ablation can be done by:hat To Think About. Regrowth of the endometrium may occur after you have endometrial ablation. This procedure is not recommended if you have a high risk for endometrial cancer. Do not consider this procedure if you plan to become pregnant in the future.
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About This Procedure Physicians at the Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center use a minimally invasive technique called catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation. The goal of this procedure is to ablate the electrical connections between the pulmonary veins and the atrium.
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catheter ablation Catheter ablation involves delivering highly focused heat (or radio frequency energy) to specific areas of the heart. Radio frequency energy is very rapidly alternating electrical current that is produced at the tip of the catheter that is placed inside the heart.
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What is Nerve Ablation? Nerve ablation is a surgical technique that destroys a nerve or impairs its functionality. Originally done by cutting or other direct forms of contact, it is now performed by surgeons applying electromagnetic radiation to the nerve, in what is called radiofrequency ablation or lesioning.
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- Uterine ablation is the surgical removal of the endometrium, the tissues lining the uterine wall, according to Healthgrades. Doctors use this procedure to treat unusually heavy menstrual bleeding. Unlike more invasive procedures, such as hysterectomies, uterine ablations do not require incisions or the cutting of tissues. Keep Learning.
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Endovenous Ablation Endovenous ablation is commonly performed using either laser or radiofrequency energy. The energy is delivered into the vein via a narrow catheter, using ultrasound technology to detect the affected vein and guide the catheter to its precise location.
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Tachycardia Cardiac ablation is a procedure to scar or destroy tissue in your heart that's allowing incorrect electrical signals to cause an abnormal heart rhythm. Diagnostic catheters are threaded through blood vessels to your heart where they are used to map your heart's electrical signals.
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- Ablation, also known as catheter ablation, is a treatment that aims to correct certain types of abnormal heart rhythms. Find out more about this procedure.
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Endometrial Ablation 1 Endometrial ablation is the surgical destruction of the lining tissues of the uterus. 2  Endometrial ablation is one type of treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding that is due to a benign (non-cancerous) condition.  Endometrial ablation must not be performed if pregnancy is desired in the future.
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- Catheter Ablation for a Fast Heart Rate. Guide. Catheter ablation is a procedure used to selectively destroy areas of the heart that are causing a heart rhythm problem. Thin, flexible wires called catheters are inserted into a vein, typically in the groin or neck.
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- Definition: In medicine, the term ablation means to remove tissue from the body. This process can be used to remove a tiny piece of tissue, or a large quantity of tissue. There are many types of ablations and multiple techniques that are used to perform the removal of tissue, depending on the nature of the issue. An appendectomy, the procedure to remove an infected appendix, is considered a type of ablation.