Radiofrequency ablation
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radiofrequency-ablation-186-15611412
title:
Radiofrequency ablation
text:
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also called fulguration, is a medical procedure in which part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor, sensory nerves or a dysfunctional tissue is ablated using the heat generated from medium frequency alternating current. RFA is generally conducted in the outpatient setting, using either a local anesthetic or twilight anesthesia. When it is delivered via catheter, it is called radiofrequency catheter ablation. Two advantages of radio frequency curr
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Surgical procedure
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiofrequency_ablation
date created:
2005-11-23T01:28:45Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T03:28:23Z
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