Electrophysiology Study / Cardiac Ablation

Catheters will be placed via vascular access into the heart, great vessels or pericardial space to ascertain the presence of an abnormal rhythm and its cause. If indicated, ablation therapy will be used to attempt to eliminate the abnormal rhythm.

The details of the procedure including the anticipated benefits and material risks have been explained me in terms I understand.

Alternative methods and therapies, their benefits, material risks and disadvantages have been explained to me.

I understand and accept that the most likely material risks and complications of Electrophysiology Study / Cardiac Ablation have been discussed with me in lay terms in addition to the descriptive names below and may include but are not limited to: Temporary or permanent pacemaker, major bleeding, cardiac perforation, cardiac tamponade, change in resting heart rate, burns from grounding pads or defibrillation, pericardiocentesis, emergency open heart surgery, stroke, heart attack, phrenic nerve damage, pericarditis, post cardiac injury syndrome, vascular access complications, vascular closure device complications, deep vein thrombosis, and infection

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