What are the Treatment Options?

There are several types of treatment options for arrhythmias. These options range from the use of medication to regulate heart rhythm to the implantation of a device such as a pacemaker. Another widespread medical treatment option is ablation, which is the electrical disabling of tissue that conducts the arrhythmia. Ablation energy sources include cryoablation, which uses a refrigerant to freeze the tissue. They also include heat-based techniques such as radiofrequency, microwave, and laser.

Treatment options also include surgery, usually performed in cases where the arrhythmia is treated in conjunction with a primary procedure, such as a valve repair operation or coronary artery bypass grafting.