Cardiac ablation x3

What does "Cardiac ablation x3" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Cardiac ablation is a medical procedure used to treat heart rhythm problems. The "x3" indicates that the procedure has been performed three times on the same patient. During the procedure, small areas of the heart that cause the abnormal heart rhythm are destroyed. This helps restore the heart's normal rhythm.

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