Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome : Treatments
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Medication may be used to control or prevent rapid heart beating. These include adenosine, antiarrhythmics, and amiodarone. If the heart rate does not return to normal with medication, doctors may use a type of therapy called electrical cardiovers...
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is an abnormality in the electrical functioning of the heart which may cause rapid heart rates. The abnormality affects the electrical signal between the atria and ventricles.
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Cardioversion is a procedure to restore the heart’s normal rhythm. During the procedure, you’ll be given medication to keep you free from pain. Then the doctor gives you a brief electric shock. This helps your heartbeat become normal again.
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Defibrillation is a process in which an electrical device called a defibrillator sends an electric shock to the heart to stop an arrhythmia resulting in the return of a productive heart rhythm. Purpose Defibrillation is performed to correct life-threatening arrhythmias of the heart including ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest.
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Cardioversion is a method to restore a rapid heart beat back to normal. Cardioversion is used in persons who have heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), which can cause the heart to beat too fast.
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Cardioversion refers to the process of restoring the heart ' s normal rhythm by applying a controlled electric shock to the exterior of the chest. Abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias or dysrhythmias.
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Defibrillation is a process in which an electronic device sends an electric shock to the heart to stop an extremely rapid, irregular heartbeat, and restore the normal heart rhythm. Purpose Defibrillation is performed to correct life-threatening fibrillations of the heart, which could result in cardiac arrest.
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Cardioversion refers to the process of restoring the heart ' s normal rhythm by applying a controlled electric shock to the exterior of the chest. Purpose When the heart beats too fast, blood no longer circulates effectively in the body.
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Catheter ablation destroys (ablates) an abnormal electrical pathway or groups of electrical cells that may be causing a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia). A specially trained doctor (electrophysiologist) performs the procedure.
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Catheter ablation of an irregular heartbeat involves having a tube (a catheter) inserted into the heart through During catheter ablation, a long flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a vein in the patient ' s groin and guided toward the heart. A special x-ray machine called a fluoroscope helps the electrophysiologist visualize correct placement.
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