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radio-frequency catheter ablation

radio-frequency catheter ablation

Cardiology A technique that selectively destroys arrhythmogenic foci in the endocardium–and subjacent myocardium by the use of controlled heat production, avoiding general anesthesia, as pain is minimal, and skeletal muscle contraction does not occur
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