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Atrial Fibrillation Radiofrequency Ablation

Definition

Atrial fibrillation radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder characterized by irregular and rapid heartbeats. The procedure involves the use of radiofrequency energy to create small scars in the heart tissue, disrupting the abnormal electrical signals causing atrial fibrillation and restoring normal heart rhythm.