Catheter ablation
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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology 6.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0636
- Available Online
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Catheter ablation is a treatment for certain kinds of heart rhythm problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after catheter ablation. Topics include what catheter ablation is, how the heart works, possible risks, and how to get ready for the procedure. The pamphlet outlines what will happen when you arrive at the hospital, in the EP lab, and after the ablation. Care at home and answers to common questions you may have are provided. Information on when to call your prim…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology 6.2
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Catheter Ablation
- Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheter ablation
- Arrhythmia--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- Catheter ablation is a treatment for certain kinds of heart rhythm problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after catheter ablation. Topics include what catheter ablation is, how the heart works, possible risks, and how to get ready for the procedure. The pamphlet outlines what will happen when you arrive at the hospital, in the EP lab, and after the ablation. Care at home and answers to common questions you may have are provided. Information on when to call your primary health care provider and when to go to the nearest Emergency Department is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1914, "Ablation par cathéter", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology 6.2, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0636
