Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation

Preparation

What Happens Prior To The Procedure?

You will need to stop taking any medication that you have been prescribed for your abnormal heart rhythm 5 days prior to your procedure. If you are taking anti-coagulation (blood thinning) medication eg. warfarin then you will need to stop this for one week prior to your procedure. If this has not been discussed with you or if you are unsure please contact the Cardiovascular Centre on (08) 8362 2272.


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  • Professor Sanders says...

     
    Atrial fibrillation is a consequence of several reversible risk factors - high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnoea, and excessive alcohol. Your management of atrial fibrillation must include strict control of these risk factors.