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Why choose Geisinger for cardiac ablation?

Cardiac ablation treats arrhythmias, which are irregular heartbeats. Heart doctors use heat or extreme cold to perform ablations. This way, they can target the area causing the problem, leaving the rest of your heart undamaged.

Ablation is a safe and precise procedure. Our team typically recommends it when medication isn’t keeping your heart rhythm steady. In most cases, it’s an outpatient procedure — so you can go home the same day and expect a quick recovery.

We perform more ablations for arrhythmias than any other hospital in the region, which means your care team knows how to handle your care. And with the latest equipment right here in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, the care you need is near home. Get started with a referral from your primary care provider.

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What’s a cardiac ablation?

Cardiac ablation is a procedure that treats arrhythmias by targeting the area of the heart causing an irregular heartbeat. Using heat (radiofrequency energy) or extreme cold (cryoablation), your doctor can treat the problem area without damaging surrounding tissue.

Is cardiac ablation an outpatient procedure?

Yes. Ablation is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, so you can go home the same day. Recovery is typically quick.

How do you perform a cardiac ablation?

Your doctor uses a catheter, which is a thin, flexible tube, to perform the ablation. It's a precise procedure with very few risks.

What conditions does cardiac ablation treat?

Ablation is a safe, effective treatment for several types of arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. Doctors typically recommend it when medication hasn't helped control an irregular heartbeat or symptoms are hard to tolerate.

Cardiac ablation at Geisinger

Here, you'll have a cardiology team with deep experience in ablation procedures — including cardiologists and electrophysiologists with advanced training. Here's what to expect:

  • Unmatched expertise: Our team consists of skilled electrophysiologists, surgeons and cardiologists. Many hold advanced training beyond what's required, and because they perform so many ablations for arrhythmias, their experience runs deep.
  • Highly sophisticated electrophysiology (EP) lab: Our EP lab is world-class. It features the latest, most advanced equipment for performing ablations and other treatments for arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation.
  • Award-winning care: Our facilities provide the highest quality of cardiovascular care. Many have been recognized by the American Heart Association, The Joint Commission and Capital BlueCross.