Cardiac Ablation in Children

Dr. Michael Platonov

MD FRCP(C) Director of Arrhythmia program

Cardiologist

Mississauga, ON

Dr. Kumaraswamy Nanthakumar

Director of Arrhythmia Program

Cardiologist

Toronto, ON

Ablation is indeed a procedure used to correct abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias. It is a minimally invasive technique performed by inserting catheters (special wires) through blood vessels, typically in the leg or sometimes the neck, and guiding them to the heart.

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<p>Pediatric <a href="https://www.healthchoicesfirst.com/practitioner-type/cardiologist">Cardiologist</a> and <a href="https://www.healthchoicesfirst.com/practitioner-type/electrophysiologists">Electrophysiologist</a>, talks about heart arrhythmias and treatment with ablation therapy in children.</p>

Pediatric Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, talks about heart arrhythmias and treatment with ablation therapy in children.

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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Heart Disease?

Quiz: Do You Understand Heart Disease?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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Coronery artery disease can lead to a heart attack.

Explanation:

As plaque builds up it narrows your coronary arteries, decreasing blood flow to your heart. This decreased blood flow can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations and sweating. A complete blockage can lead to a heart attack.

Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.

Explanation:

A high-sodium diet can lead to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Limiting sodium is a key part of a heart-healthy diet. Skip the table salt, limit processed and canned foods and opt for low-sodium condiments.

There is no link between heart disease and mental health.

Explanation:

Research shows that people with long-term depression, anxiety or stress can experience physiologic effects on the heart. These may include increased levels of cortisol, increased heart rate and blood pressure and decreased blood flow to the heart. Long-term physiological effects can result in heart disease and metabolic disease.

Beta blockers aren't a treatment for heart disease.

Explanation:

Treatment for heart disease depends on your condition, and may include antiplatelet drugs, anticoagulants, beta blockers, nitrates, calcium channel blockers and others.

Exercising 30 minutes a day five days a week can improve your heart health and reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Explanation:

Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day five days a week has been found to be beneficial to heart health. Exercise can help keep blood vessels open, increase HDL ("good") cholesterol levels, reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels and boost the heart’s ability to pump blood.

What is Cardiac Ablation in Children

Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure performed by electrophysiologists, who are cardiologists with specialized training in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders.