a non-surgical procedure used to destroy the electrical pathway that causes an abnormal heart rhythm
A procedure in which an electrical current produced by a radiowave is used to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area
Also called RFA, uses radio waves to generate heat to solidify tissue or block vessels.
This minimally invasive procedure involves inserting a probe into the area affected by cancer. The probe includes tines resembling those of an umbrella. The tines open and attack the cancer.
RFA) Therapy of the liver that involves destruction of the liver. Heat is generated locally by a high frequency, alternating current that flows from electrodes. A probe is inserted into the tumor and the heat that is generated melts the tissue. Your surgeon may perform this procedure laparoscopically or during open exploration of the abdomen.
The use of concentrated radio waves to heat and destroy the source of abnormal electrical signals, which can cause the heart to beat irregularly.
A treatment technique that uses high-frequency alternating electrical current to destroy tissue cells by heating them.
The use of electrodes to heat and destroy abnormal tissue.
(RFA) — heating and sealing off abnormal tissue.
( ray-dee-oh- free-kwin-see uh- blay-shun): treatment that uses high-energy radio waves to heat and destroy abnormal tissues. A thin, needle-like probe is guided into the tumor by ultrasound or CT scan. The probe releases a high-frequency current that heats and destroys cancer cells. RFA is sometimes used to treat tumors in the liver, and is being studied for use in several other areas of the body.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses radiofrequency energy to destroy abnormal electrical pathways in heart tissue. It is used in recurrent AF and other types of supraventricular tachycardia. The energy emitting probe (electrode) is placed into the heart through a catheter.