Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency ablation of cardiac arrhythmia using the Stereotaxis robotic system, by inserting a catheter into the heart, emitting radio waves that will cauterize cardiac tissue responsible for rhythmic irregularity. The Stereotaxis robotic system is a magnetic navigation system, It uses a rotating magnetic field enabling the ablation catheter to be guided from a distance. The operation is carried out under radioscopic control, is more precise technique and reduces risk of complications and exposure to x-rays. Treating a patient suffering from a left atrial flutter. Before the ablation, electrophysiological analyses are carried out, as well as a 3D map of the heart in order to precisely locate the areas in the heart responsible for arrhythmia. (Photo by: BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)