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AVNRT electrophysiologic testing and radiofrequency ablation
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After being diagnosed with AVNRT, patients can also undergo an electrophysiology (EP) study to confirm the diagnosis. Catheter ablation of the slow pathway, if successfully carried out, and cures 95% of patients with AVNRT. The risk of complications is quite low.
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