Which procedure can be performed to correct arrhythmias?

• A. Cardiac ablation
• B. Bypass surgery
• C. Aneurysm repair
• D. Defibrillation

Answer: (A)

Cardiac ablation is a procedure specifically designed to correct arrhythmias by targeting areas of the heart that are responsible for abnormal electrical signals. During this procedure, a catheter is inserted into the heart through a blood vessel, and energy is used to destroy (or ablate) the problematic tissue. This helps restore normal heart rhythm, making it an effective treatment for various types of arrhythmias.

Bypass surgery, aneurysm repair, and defibrillation are related to heart and vascular issues but do not directly address the underlying electrical abnormalities that cause arrhythmias. Bypass surgery focuses on improving blood flow to the heart by creating a new path for blood around blocked arteries. Aneurysm repair involves surgical methods to correct weakened areas in blood vessels, and defibrillation is a method of delivering an electrical shock to restore normal heart rhythm, often used in emergency situations rather than as a corrective procedure for chronic arrhythmias. Thus, cardiac ablation is the most appropriate choice for specifically correcting arrhythmias.