Atrial Flutter Ablation

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Atrial Flutter Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat atrial flutter, a condition characterized by a rapid and regular heartbeat caused by an electrical circuit in the right atrium of the heart. The goal of the procedure is to disrupt this abnormal electrical circuit and restore a normal heart rhythm.

The procedure is typically performed in a hospital’s electrophysiology (EP) lab. The patient is usually given a sedative or general anesthetic to ensure comfort throughout the procedure. The physician, an electrophysiologist, will insert thin, flexible tubes called catheters into a blood vessel, often in the groin, and guide them to the heart using real-time imaging techniques, such as fluoroscopy.

Once the catheters are correctly positioned, the electrophysiologist will deliver radiofrequency energy through the catheter to the area causing the atrial flutter. This energy creates a scar, effectively disrupting the abnormal electrical circuit and stopping the rapid, regular heartbeat.

The entire procedure typically takes two to four hours. Most patients can expect to go home the same day or the following day. After the procedure, patients are closely monitored to ensure that the heart is maintaining a normal rhythm and to detect any potential complications.

As with any medical procedure, there are potential risks associated with atrial flutter ablation, including bleeding, infection, stroke, heart attack, or damage to the heart or the surrounding blood vessels. These risks should be thoroughly discussed with the healthcare provider prior to the procedure. In some cases, medication or a pacemaker may still be required to help control heart rhythm.