AV node ablation – “pace and ablation strategy”

A pacemaker implantation is required prior to performing an AV ablation. More information about pacemaker implantation can be found here.

AV node is a minimally invasive procedure performed in some patients, to treat rapid rates caused by atrial fibrillation after a pacemaker has been implanted. This is often called a “pace and ablate” strategy.

More information of the procedure can be found here: