Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Arrhythmias
…testing may be performed to locate the origin of the arrhythmia and determine the best treatment, especially if a pacemaker implantation or catheter ablation procedure is being considered. Treatment When an arrhythmia is serious, urgent treatment may be required to restore a normal rhythm. This may include…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Atrial fibrillation/flutter
…procedure on the atria called radiofrequency ablation. For some patients with atrial flutter, radiofrequency ablation is the current treatment of choice. Some patients with atrial fibrillation and rapid heart rates may need the radiofrequency ablation done not on the atria, but directly on the AV junction…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
…patient may be given an injection of alcohol into the arteries that feed the thickened part of the heart. This procedure is called alcohol septal ablation. It helps decrease the blockage and helps blood flow out of the heart. An implantable-cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be needed to prevent sudden…
Atrial Fibrillation
…blood thinning medication, stroke and it may shorten life expectancy. We treat atrial fibrillation with cryoblation and bipolar radio frequency ablation, both with good success (Figure 8). The goal of this procedure is to convert atrial fibrillation to a normal sinus rhythm, thus allowing better heart…
Ablation Services
The Comprehensive Cancer Center Interventional Radiology: Image-Guided Tumor Ablation Services Image-guided tumor ablation (IGTA) was first used in cancer therapy to treat liver tumors. More recently, Damian Dupuy, MD, an interventional radiologist at Rhode Island Hospital, has pioneered the successful… related searches:damian dupuy | dupuy | tumor ablation
What to Expect After Ablation
Gastroenterology Ablation What to Expect After Ablation Patients may experience chest discomfort, pain, and difficulty swallowing for several days after the procedure, all of which are managed with medications provided by the physician. In clinical trials, these symptoms typically resolved within 3…
James Denbow's Story Continued
…ablation. Dupuy referred Jim to surgeon David Iannitti, MD, who had just received IRB approval to serve as national principal investigator in a multicenter clinical study entitled, “Microwave Ablation for Hepatic Malignancies.” The microwave allows for treatment of larger malignancies. Before ablating… related searches:iannitti | rf ablation | damian dupuy | dupuy
Radiofrequency Ablation
…of cancer treatment is helping many who cannot benefit from more traditional therapies. From the expert Damian Dupuy, MD, explains radiofrequency ablation, its uses and benefits. (Windows Media; 6 minutes) Cable/DSL users 56K modem users NOTE: Viewing this video requires Windows Media Player 7… related searches:damian dupuy | rfa | tumor ablation | rf ablation
Minimally Invasive Surgery
…Ureterolithotomy Vascular surgery * Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair * Peripheral arterial angioplasty and stenting * Cartoid stenting * Endovenous ablation The minimally invasive surgery program is directed by Siva Vithiananthan, MD. To learn more about why smaller is better, call 401-793-3922. Back … related searches:gallbladder surgery video | lap band surgery | lap band | laparoscopic splenectomy
Biopsy and Radiofrquency Ablation
Computed Tomography (CT or "CAT" Scan): Biopsy and Radiofrequency Ablation Procedures Computed Tomography is sometimes used to help perform a procedure, such as a biopsy or radiofrequency ablation. * What is a CT guided procedure? A CT guided procedure may consist of a biopsy, in which a small sample… related searches:biopsy
