What is a catheter ablation

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An 18-year-old male collapses while playing ice hockey. He had tried to see the Community Health Nurse (CHN) two-weeks previously but left after waiting for more than six hours. He is admitted to your unit after being flown in for complaints of palpitations and dizziness. On admission he had no symptoms, but now he tells you that his palpitations are starting again. He is very anxious.

Discharge medications Amiodarone 300 mg daily

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He is referred to a cardiologist and has been recommended for a catheter ablation. What is a catheter ablation and discuss three focused nursing discharge teaching points that you would explore with the patient.

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