Apr 9, 2024 · Atrial fibrillation ablation is done to fix and prevent an irregular and often very fast type of heartbeat called AFib. You may need this treatment if you have a fast, fluttering heartbeat that …

A cardiologist (heart specialist) performs a cardiac ablation procedure by inserting a catheter (tube) through a blood vessel into your heart. They use heat (radiofrequency ablation), cold (cryoablation) …

Dec 15, 2022 · Ablation is one of several treatment options for AFib. This minimally invasive catheter procedure delivers either hot or cold energy to the problematic area of the heart. Once the tissue …

Jun 19, 2025 · Surgical ablation involves cutting into your chest. Your recovery and the results you can expect will depend on which procedure you have. Often, the treatment will ease your symptoms and …

Atrial fibrillation ablation is a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. It uses small burns or freezes to cause some scarring on the inside of the heart to help break up the electrical signals that cause irregular …

Explore the ablation procedure for AFib, its steps, benefits, and risks for effective heart rhythm management.

Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). It is often recommended when symptoms of AFib are present even though medications or other procedures, …

Dec 8, 2025 · Discover how experts at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute are using a new minimally invasive procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat AFib.

This handout describes 2 ablation procedures: radiofrequency and cryo-balloon ablation. It also gives explains how to prepare for ablation and what to expect afterward.

Learn what happens during a catheter ablation procedure, how it treats arrhythmias, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.