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The use of catheter ablation therapy to "burn" areas of the cardiac conduction system is indicated for the treatment ofa. sinus arrest.b. heart blocks.c. tachydysrhythmias.d. premature ventricular tachycardia.
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During this procedure, a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel and guided to the heart. The catheter delivers energy, such as radiofrequency or cryotherapy, to destroy or "burn" small areas of heart tissue that are causing the abnormal rhythm. Now let's Show more…
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