Benefits of Radiofrequency ablation and Cryoablation

Radiofrequency ablation treats Afib

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to reduce pain. An electrical current produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a small area of nerve tissue, thereby decreasing pain signals from that specific area. How is radiofrequency ablation done? You’ll lie on your stomach or back on an x-ray table. The doctor will numb an area of your skin with a local anesthetic. Then, he or she will: * Insert a thin needle into the area where you feel pain; an x-ray can help your doctor pinpoint the