Arrhythmia surgeries are medical procedures performed to treat abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias. These surgeries aim to restore the heart’s normal rhythm and improve its function.

Arrhythmia surgery may be necessary when medications or other non-invasive treatments fail to control the irregular heart rhythm effectively. The decision to undergo surgery depends on the type and severity of the arrhythmia, the patient’s overall health, and their response to other treatment options.

Common arrhythmia surgeries include catheter ablation, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placement, pacemaker implantation, and the maze procedure. Each surgery targets specific types of arrhythmias and their underlying causes.

Catheter ablation is a minimally invasive procedure where thin, flexible wires called catheters are guided into the heart to destroy or isolate the abnormal heart tissue responsible for the arrhythmia.

An ICD is a small device implanted under the skin to monitor the heart’s rhythm continuously. If a life-threatening arrhythmia is detected, the ICD can deliver an electrical shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac arrest.