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Is catheter ablation categorized as an open heart surgery?

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Is catheter ablation categorized as an open heart surgery?

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Open heart surgery is a surgery in which the patient’s chest is opened and surgery is performed on the heart. The term “open” refers to the chest, not to the heart itself. The heart may or may not be opened depending on the particular type of surgery. Radiofrequency ablation is done using minimally invasive procedure. Consult a cardiologist.