Treatment
Pediatric Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac ablation is a treatment for arrhythmias. The goal of ablation is to destroy the area of the heart tissue that is causing the abnormal heart rhythm. Our electrophysiology team has more than 20 years of experience performing ablation procedures on children.
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Cardiac Ablation at Children’s National Hospital
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Meet the Cardiac Ablation Providers
Patient Stories
Departments that Offer Cardiac Ablation
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Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm Team)
Our pediatric electrophysiologists perform ablations and other procedures to correct abnormal heart rhythms, with a success rate close to 98 percent. Learn more about Cardiac Electrophysiology.
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Cardiac Catheterization
We perform hundreds of catheterization procedures every year. We treat children with the most complex heart, blood vessel, and valve conditions. We have one of the highest success rates for cardiac catheterization procedures. Learn more about Cardiac Catheterization.
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Children's National Heart Center
Our expert pediatric heart team, including more than 40 subspecialties, offer advanced heart care and excellent outcomes for thousands of children every year.