TreatmentsCatheter Ablation
A detailed guide to catheter ablation for heart rhythm disorders, including mapping, preparation, risks, recovery and follow-up.
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TreatmentsAtrial Fibrillation Ablation
What atrial fibrillation ablation involves, who may benefit, procedural risks and follow-up after treatment.
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TreatmentsElectrophysiology Study
How an electrophysiology study identifies arrhythmia mechanisms and supports ablation decisions.
Read more →✓ Medically reviewedVentricular Tachycardia and PVC Ablation
How ventricular arrhythmia ablation is planned, performed and followed in patients with VT or frequent PVCs.
Read more →✓ Medically reviewedCoronary Physiology Assessment with FFR and iFR
How pressure-wire measurements help determine whether a coronary narrowing limits blood flow and may benefit from treatment.
Read more →✓ Medically reviewedIntravascular Imaging with IVUS and OCT
How IVUS and OCT show coronary plaque and stent detail that angiography alone may not reveal.
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TreatmentsCoronary Angiography
What coronary angiography shows, why it may be recommended, how the procedure is performed and what to expect during recovery.
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TreatmentsCoronary Stent Treatment
How coronary stents restore blood flow, when they may be appropriate, the role of antiplatelet treatment and recovery after PCI.
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TreatmentsImplantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
How an ICD detects and treats dangerous ventricular rhythms, who may benefit, implantation, shocks and long-term follow-up.
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TreatmentsPacemaker Implantation
Why a pacemaker may be needed, how it is implanted, possible risks, device checks and everyday life after the procedure.
Read more →✓ Medically reviewedTreatmentsCardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT)
How CRT coordinates ventricular contraction in selected heart-failure patients, candidate assessment, implantation and follow-up.
Read more →✓ Medically reviewedLeft Atrial Appendage Closure
When left atrial appendage closure may be considered for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation.
Read more →✓ Medically reviewedTAVI: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
A guide to TAVI assessment, Heart Team selection, the procedure, risks and follow-up.
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