What are the risks of a radiofrequency ablation?
As with any invasive procedure, there are some risks involved in having an RF ablation. A small amount of bleeding or a localized infection at the catheter insertion sites is possible. Very serious side effects such as damage to the heart muscle wall or blood vessels, blood clots, stroke, and heart attack are rare. Death is very rare. The vast majority of patients undergoing an RF ablation do very well and do not experience any complications.
