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How can the catheter ablation procedure be assessed?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Approximately 15 years ago, I underwent a catheter ablation procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat, which was successfully cured. My question is: Can a cardiologist, who did not perform the ablation, determine exactly what was done without reviewing the procedure report? I am currently taking Formoterol along with Budesonide.

Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

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Faculty of Medicine

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Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern and would explain that a cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can reveal the site of fibrosis, which correlates with the ablated region in the myocardial tissue. In this way, a cardiologist who examines the cardiac MRI, even years after the procedure, can accurately localize the area of ablation without the procedure report.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At January 31, 2019
Reviewed At November 14, 2024

Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ilir Sharka is a Cardiologist. He can diagnose and manage heart diseases such as coronary artery disease and heart failure. He can interpret ECG, echocardiography, and stress tests. He can help in hypertension management and lipid control. He can treat arrhythmias and conduction disorders. He also does interventional procedures, including angioplasty and stenting (where applicable). He can help in heart valve disease assessment and management. He can provide preventive cardiology and risk factor modification.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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