Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Radiofrequency Ablation

Removal of tissue using heat generated from electrodes delivering an alternating electrical current in the frequency of RADIO WAVES.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Removal of tissue using heat generated from electrodes delivering an alternating electrical current in the frequency of RADIO WAVES.

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  • Radio Frequency Ablation
  • Radio-Frequency Ablation
  • Ablation, Radio Frequency
  • Ablation, Radio-Frequency
  • Ablation, Radiofrequency

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2019

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Previous Indexing

  • Catheter Ablation (1991-2018)

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  1. E02w.808.750w
  2. E04w.014.760w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Radiofrequency Ablation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000078703. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000078703
  2. Radiofrequency Ablation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiofrequency_ablation
  3. Radiofrequency Ablation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1621796