Ablation of the heart is a medical procedure that is used to treat heart rhythm problems, also known as arrhythmias. During the procedure, a doctor threads long, flexible tubes called catheters through blood vessels to the heart. The catheters have sensors on their tips that transmit heat or cold energy to destroy (ablate) the tissue. The goal of the procedure is to create tiny scars in the heart to block irregular electrical signals and restore a typical heartbeat. There are two main types of ablation:

• Radiofrequency ablation: This method uses heat energy to eliminate the problem area.
• Cryoablation: This method uses very cold temperatures.

Ablation is most often done using thin, flexible tubes called catheters inserted through the veins or arteries. The procedure is used to correct heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) . Depending on the type of heart rhythm problem, cardiac ablation may be one of the first treatments or done when other medicines or treatments dont work. Ablation is used to treat heart arrhythmias that can’t be controlled with medication. The procedure is done in a hospital laboratory by trained staff, including cardiologists (heart docto...