![]() Sensors on the tip of the catheter apply heat (radiofrequency energy) to the heart tissue at the AV node and destroy the electrical signaling connection. The doctor inserts the catheter through a blood vessel, usually in your groin, and into your heart. A care provider will insert an IV into your forearm or hand and give you medication to help you relax.ĭuring the procedure, you may be awake, lightly sedated or under general anesthesia (fully asleep), depending on your type of arrhythmia and other health conditions. During the procedureĬardiac ablation is done in the hospital. You may have this device placed several weeks before your ablation to make sure it is working well, or it may be done the day of your ablation. Your care provider will tell you how to prepare and what to bring to the hospital.Īfter an AV node ablation, a pacemaker is necessary for proper heart function. Your health care provider will order several tests to check your heart health. Once the AV node is destroyed, the heart doctor then implants a small medical device to maintain a heart rhythm (pacemaker).
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