Dear Dr Heart....
What is Wrong with Mark DeRosa's Heart?
Re-entrant tacchycardias
There is an extra pathway, or "wire" if you will, for electricity to take
in some people's heart. Now and then the normal wire and the extra
wire can form a circuit that perpetuates itself more rapidly than normal.
A radio frequency ablation fries that extra "wire" so the abnormal rapid
conduction can't take place. It's one of those heart things
that can be completely cured about 95% of the time.
Seldom had any long term consequences.
Stay tuned for more Cubs Health Q & A with Dr. Heart!
What is Wrong with Mark DeRosa's Heart?
Re-entrant tacchycardias
There is an extra pathway, or "wire" if you will, for electricity to take
in some people's heart. Now and then the normal wire and the extra
wire can form a circuit that perpetuates itself more rapidly than normal.
A radio frequency ablation fries that extra "wire" so the abnormal rapid
conduction can't take place. It's one of those heart things
that can be completely cured about 95% of the time.
Seldom had any long term consequences.
Stay tuned for more Cubs Health Q & A with Dr. Heart!