Background and Identification
By definition, ablation is the surgical removal of body tissue. In the medical field, ablation is typically referred to cardiac (or catheter) ablation, which is the removal of heart tissue. Endometrial ablation on the other hand, is the surgical removal of the lining in the uterus (endometrium).
Cardiac ablation procedures are typically done to correct heart rhythm problems such as arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat, and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Cardiac ablation is sometimes done through open-heart surgery, but it is mostly done through catheters. Catheter ablation procedures typically use long and flexible tubes that are inserted through a vein or artery in the groin and threaded to the heart to deliver energy to modify the heart tissue. Cardiac ablation isn’t usually the first treatment option, and is generally used for people who haven’t seen improvements through medication or are at risk of any complications and serious side effects.
Source: Mayo Clinic
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