

|
If a person is otherwise healthy, the only treatment needed is to decrease stress and limit the use of alcohol and caffeine. Cold medicines, available without prescription, sometimes contain drugs (e.
|
|
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.
|
|
Ablate means"to destroy." Cardiac ablation is a procedure that is used to destroy areas in your heart that may be causing your heart rhythm problems.
|
|
|
Catheter ablation of an irregular heartbeat involves having a tube(a catheter) inserted into the heart through.
|
|
Researchers say "moderate" caffeine intake doesn't pose a significant health risk, even for people 65 and older. But the experts are talking about people who don't have a special health problem, such as heart disease or high blood pressure. And "moderate" means 300 milligrams a day.
|