An intracardiac echo, or ICE, inserts a small catheter and an ultrasound sensor into a blood vessel. The catheter and sensor are then passed into the heart and used to gather images of the heart’s internal structure. This method tends to be used to provide devices or balloons guidance when they are placed in the […]
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Ablation
Ablation is used to treat abnormalities experienced by the heart’s electrical system. These abnormalities cause the heartbeat to be too fast, irregular, or have too many extra beats. This technique involves ablating, or destroying, a specific region of the heart muscle responsible for the abnormal rhythm. This effectively restores the heartbeat to a normal pace. […]