Ablation by radiofrequency. An electrode delivering an alternative electric current is introduced in the heart by veinous or retrograde arterial access. It enables to destroy the focuses responsible for the disorders of rhythm (tachycardia, fibrillation, flutter) by hyperthermia. Here, at the level of the sinus node, in the right atrium. This image is part of a series concerning anatomy, pathologies and cardiac treatments. See images 2014007 for anatomy, 2012707 et 2012807 for cardiac conduction, 2013007 - 2013107 - 2013507 - 2013607 for cardiac revolution, 2014807 for fibrillation, 2014907 for the atrioventricular block, 2015007 for the flutter, 2015107 for angina and infarction, 2014207 for the defibrillator, 2016107 for the aortocoronary bypass, 2012607 or ablation by radiofrequency.
