{"id":1138400,"date":"2023-11-29T12:30:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T17:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=1138400"},"modified":"2023-11-29T13:27:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T18:27:05","slug":"ventricular-tachycardia-ablation","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/treatments\/ventricular-tachycardia-ablation\/","title":{"rendered":"Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) Ablation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A problem with your heart\u2019s rhythm is called an arrhythmia (uh-RITH-mee-uh). If your heart beats too quickly, this is called tachycardia, which can be harmless. In some cases, if an irregular rhythm is coming from the bottom part of your heart, it may be ventricular tachycardia (ven-TRI-kyuh-lar tack-uh-CARD-ee-uh), or VT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A healthy heart normally beats about 60 to 100 times a minute while you are at rest. VT makes the heart beat faster \u2013 about 100 or more beats a minute. This kind of fast heartbeat can keep your heart from moving blood to the body as it should. It can make you feel breathless or dizzy. You might even faint. VT is caused by a problem with the electrical signals in the lower chambers of the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VT episodes can be very short, and these short episodes cause no harm. Longer VT episodes (sustained VT) can be dangerous. It is important to treat VT, because a fast heartbeat can lead to dizziness or fainting. It can also lead to a possibly life-threatening condition called ventricular fibrillation, or even cause the heart to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment for ventricular tachycardia may include a <a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/treatments\/catheter-ablation\/\">catheter ablation<\/a>. This is a minimally invasive medical procedure that uses cold or heat energy to make tiny scars in the heart to block electrical signals that cause a rapid heartbeat. The goal of VT ablation is to make the heart beat the way it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-vt-ablation-is-recommended\">Why VT Ablation Is Recommended<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor may try medications to treat ventricular tachycardia. These medications are called anti-arrhythmics. They can be given in a pill form or by a needle in your arm that slowly drips medicine into your body. Other medicines may also be used, alone or with anti-arrythmics. Calcium channel blockers and beta blockers are two commonly used drugs for VT. These drugs slow the heart rate and reduce blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some VT can be treated with medication, but a ventricular ablation medical procedure might be right for you. You will talk to an <a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/programs\/electrophysiology\/\">electrophysiologist<\/a> (eh-LEK-troh-fi-zee-AHLL-uh-juhst), who has an expertise in understanding your heart\u2019s electrical signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before recommending ablation, your cardiologist will check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your VT cannot be treated well with medication<\/li><li>How well medication works for you<\/li><li>If you have or have had heart failure<\/li><li>If you have reduced ejection fraction (low EF), which is a measure of the amount of blood the lower left chamber (ventricle) of your heart pushes out with each heartbeat<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Your doctor may also take into consideration your age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a device that sends electrical signals to your heart to get it to beat correctly, called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, ablation can reduce the number of times signals are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ablation procedure typically has a higher success rate than medication alone, which means symptoms are less likely to return. There is a low risk of complications with this procedure, as well as a quickrecovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment for VT involves managing any diseases that causes the condition, as well as the symptoms of VT. Common treatments for VT include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Radiofrequency&nbsp;catheter ablation&nbsp;(RCA)<\/strong>: After locating the point where an abnormal rhythm starts in the heart, your physician will destroy tissue in that area with an electrical current.<\/li><li><strong>Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator&nbsp;(ICD)<\/strong>: This small machine monitors and controls your heart\u2019s rhythm. A battery is inserted below the collarbone, usually on the left side just underneath the skin. It is connected to leads, which are passed through the blood vessel to the heart.&nbsp;If the ICD detects an episode of VT, it quickly sends an electrical signal to get your heart back to a normal rhythm.<\/li><li><strong>Medications<\/strong>: These can slow heart rate, and may help your heart maintain a safe rhythm. Your health care provider can help you understand the pros and cons of medications.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-during-vt-ablation\">What to Expect During VT Ablation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common non-invasive treatments for VT is called a catheter ablation (KATH-i-tur ah-BLAY-shun). A catheter is a thin flexible tube. It travels through a blood vessel in your groin up to your heart. The procedure uses hot or cold energy to create scars in your heart tissue where the arrhythmia is occurring. The scars help block certain electrical impulses and prevent irregular rhythms. The scars only destroy tissue involved with the targeted heart patterns, and they don\u2019t cause any lasting pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, catheter ablations are done in an electrophysiology lab at a hospital, and it can take approximately one to three hours for the procedure. Sometimes it may take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/\">Norton Heart &amp; Vascular Institute<\/a> has two state-of-the-art electrophysiology labs where catheter ablations are performed, located in Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital. We use 3D imaging to map your heart and identify the spot of tissue that\u2019s causing theabnormal heartbeat. Then we complete minimally invasive ablation procedures to treat the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your health care provider will go over what you need to do before a catheter ablation. Always follow your provider\u2019s guidance and do not stop or start taking medications unless you are told to do so. You may be asked to stop blood-thinning medications like aspirin or warfarin. You will also be asked to stop eating and drinking for several hours before your procedure. Your provider will give you exact instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the procedure, arrange for a trusted friend or family member to take you home after the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A nurse will help get you ready for an ablation by putting an IV line into your arm. You can receive medicine through the IV line, including drugs to make you comfortable and keep you from feeling any pain (this is also called&nbsp;anesthesia \u2013 an-uhs-THEE-zyuh). You may be awake during the procedure, but you\u2019ll be sedated and you will not feel pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your electrophysiologist will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Insert a small tube called a sheath through the skin and into a vein to create an opening. Usually, providers use a vein in your groin (between your legs).<\/li><li>Insert thin tubes with wires called electrode catheters into the sheath, and use real-time X-ray to guide them to the right place.<\/li><li>Use the catheter to deliver hot or cold energy to the areas of your heart causing irregular rhythms. The catheter destroys the targeted heart tissue to help restore a normal rhythm.<\/li><li>Remove the catheter and sheath from your vein.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will stay in the hospital for several hours after the procedure. Your doctor may have you stay the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many patients wonder if catheter ablation hurts. Most people say catheter ablation is mildly uncomfortable but the discomfort doesn\u2019t last long. Some patients also have little or no discomfort from the ablation. The place where the catheter went into your vein may be sore and have a bruise. The opening for the catheter is very small and should heal quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your heart will heal and recover in time. For a little while \u2013 usually a few weeks \u2013 you may still feel irregular heart rhythms and experience more tiredness than you are used to. This is normal. Tell your physician if you have any questions or concerns after an ablation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should begin to notice a decrease inabnormal heartbeats after the ablation. You will need to visit the doctor for some follow-ups to be sure you are recovering. Most people see improvements in their quality of life after&nbsp;VT&nbsp;ablation, including feeling less tired or needing fewer signals from their implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. If your abnormal heart rhythm does not stop or stops and starts again, you may need a repeat procedure or alternate treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-techniques-for-vt-ablation\">Techniques for VT Ablation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the procedure, a doctor will find out exactly where the arrhythmia is in your heart. The electrophysiologist will do a study to know which tissue is causing the arrhythmia. Once the area of the arrhythmia is known, the doctor will create a more precise electrical map of your heart with a 3D mapping system. This map gives the doctor an electrical view of your heart and tells the cardiologist where to position the catheter wires for the procedure. Norton Healthcare is one of the only health systems in the area that offers this advanced 3D mapping technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the VT ablation, sensors on the tip of the catheter send electrical impulses and record the heart\u2019s electricity. Your health care team will use this information to determine the best place to apply the&nbsp;VT&nbsp;ablation treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two types of ablation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heat (radiofrequency energy)<\/li><li>Extreme cold (cryoablation)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Either type of ablation can be done from inside or outside the heart. Sometimes, treatment is done at both locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inside the heart (cardiac ablation).<\/strong>&nbsp;Your abnormal heartbeat may come from inside the heart. If so, heat or cold energy is applied to the target area, damaging the tissue and causing scarring. This helps block the electrical signals that cause ventricular tachycardia.<\/li><li><strong>Outside the heart (epicardial ablation).<\/strong>&nbsp;If the abnormal heartbeat starts in tissue outside the heart, the physician will insert a needle through the skin on the chest and into the lining of the fluid-filled sack (pericardium \u2013 payr-ee-CARD-ee-um) that surrounds the heart. A hollow tube (sheath) is inserted and catheters are passed through the tube to access the outside surface of the heart.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-benefits-and-risks-of-catheter-ablation\">Benefits and Risks of Catheter Ablation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The benefits of catheter ablation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Procedure performed by a board-certified electrophysiologist whose training includes three years additional training beyond board certification in cardiology<\/li><li>Potentially, reduced or even eliminated symptoms of your heart arrhythmia<\/li><li>Stitches not required<\/li><li>For many patients, a reduced number of episodes and severity of symptoms over the long term<\/li><li>Typically, a return to your regular life and activities after the procedure<\/li><li>For many patients, reduced need for medications following a successful catheter ablation<\/li><li>No chest incisions or ports<\/li><li>Short hospital stay (overnight), or even going home the same day<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible risks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood clots<\/li><li>Damage to the vein from the sheath or catheter<\/li><li>Damage to heart tissue or heart valves<\/li><li>Infection or bleeding<\/li><li>Stroke<\/li><li>The need for a permanent pacemaker<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your physician will talk to you about all these issues, as well as any concerns or questions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"card card-callout    \">\n\t<div class=\"card-body\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-norton-heart-amp-vascular-institute\">About Norton Heart &amp; Vascular Institute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norton Heart &amp; Vascular Institute offers advanced care at all of our adult-service hospitals to save hearts and lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-awards-and-accreditations\">Awards and Accreditations<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row my-5 justify-content-center align-items-center\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-2\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/nortonadultstg.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seal-Heart-ACOC-Chest-Pain-Center.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-978421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seal-Heart-ACOC-Chest-Pain-Center.png 150w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seal-Heart-ACOC-Chest-Pain-Center-107x150.png 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-2\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/usnwr-heart-bypass-badge-2025-26.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1169668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/usnwr-heart-bypass-badge-2025-26.png 250w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/usnwr-heart-bypass-badge-2025-26-143x150.png 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-6 col-lg-2\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/usnwr-pacemaker-badge-2025-26.png?wsr\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1169669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/usnwr-pacemaker-badge-2025-26.png 250w, https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/usnwr-pacemaker-badge-2025-26-144x150.png 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Five of Norton Healthcare\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonadultstg.wpenginepowered.com\/location\/?type=570\">adult-service hospitals<\/a>&nbsp;in Louisville have received Chest Pain Center accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norton Audubon Hospital has been named a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonadultstg.wpenginepowered.com\/news\/best-cardiology-hospitals\">HeartCare Center National Distinction of Excellence<\/a>&nbsp;year after year by the American College of Cardiology. This is the only hospital in Louisville to be recognized for this distinction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital and Norton Hospital all are recognized as having ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI accreditation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norton Audubon Hospital earned ventricular assist device accreditation from DNV and the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three of Norton Healthcare\u2019s adult-service hospitals have received the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Norton Audubon Hospital received Gold Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norton Brownsboro Hospital received Gold Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Norton Hospital received Silver Plus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leading-the-region-in-advanced-care\"><strong>Leading the Region in Advanced Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Norton Healthcare is recognized by U.S. News &amp; World Report on its \u201cBest Hospitals\u201d list as No. 1 in the Louisville area, with \u201chigh performing\u201d ratings in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart bypass surgery and pacemaker implantation through Norton Heart &amp; Vascular Institute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First in Louisville to implant a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First in Louisville to use PASCAL and MitraClip to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/treatments\/mitral-valve-repair\/\">replace and repair heart valves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First health care system in Louisville to offer CathWorks FFRangio System in a minimally invasive procedure used to treat clogged arteries and advance heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highest survival rate in the nation for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/programs\/heart-failure\/\">extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) interventions<\/a>\u00a0for treating heart failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among the highest survival rates in the nation for treatment of cardiogenic shock in heart failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 100 transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedures performed for heart disease patients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System with the most facilities across the city of Louisville with the ability treat a life-threatening heart attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than 100 board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers with specialized heart and vascular training and experience at nearly 30 locations in Louisville and Southern Indiana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comprehensive-heart-care-for-the-whole-person\">Comprehensive Heart Care for the Whole Person<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/patient-resources\">Norton Heart &amp; Vascular Institute offers patient resources<\/a>&nbsp;to support you and your family, including free classes for people of all ages who want to improve cardiovascular health or are living with a heart condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/programs\/cardiac-rehab\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a>: Our cardiac rehabilitation providers are leaders in developing and applying innovative techniques that can help you recover and resume your life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nortonhealthcare.com\/services-and-conditions\/heart-and-vascular-care\/patient-resources\/connecting-hearts-support-group\">Connecting 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