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What is Radiofrequency ablation?
Radio frequency ablation (RFA) is a medical procedure where part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using high frequency alternating current to treat a medical disorder.
Reported Purpose & Perceived Effectiveness
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| Purpose | # of patients | # of patients with evaluations | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell |
| Pain | 7 | 1 |
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| Pain in lower back | 6 | 2 |
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| Stiffness in neck | 4 | 1 |
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| Atrial Fibrillation | 2 | 1 |
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| Pain in hips | 2 | 1 |
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| SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia) | 2 | 1 |
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Reported Side Effects
Commonly reported side effects, conditions, and hospitalizations associated with Radiofrequency ablation
| Hospitalization | 6 | |
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| Numbness and Tingling with Pins and Needles | 1 | |
| Burning sensation in skin | 1 | |
| Temporary increase in pain | 1 | |
| Hypothyroidism | 1 |
Reported Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼
Adherence
Taking treatment as prescribed
Adherence of Radiofrequency ablation
Always |
5 | 63% |
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Usually |
0 | 0% |
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Sometimes |
1 | 13% |
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Never |
2 | 25% |
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Burden
Difficulty being on treatment
Burden of Radiofrequency ablation
Very |
3 | 38% |
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Somewhat |
2 | 25% |
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A little |
1 | 13% |
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Not at all |
2 | 25% |
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Cost
Paid out of pocket
Cost of Radiofrequency ablation
$200+ |
1 | 25% |
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$100-199 |
0 | 0% |
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$50-99 |
0 | 0% |
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$25-49 |
0 | 0% |
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< $25 |
3 | 75% |
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