> Good info about Radiofreequency ablation (or RFA) which is
> a procedure used to reduce pain. An electrical current
> produced by a radio wave is used to heat up a small area
> of nerve tissue, thereby ......
PATIENT INFORMATION KIT
(1) Pamphlet
(2) Check list
(3) CD
When should the microwave system NOT be used (contraindication)?
You have clogging of the arteries.
You have any metallic (leg/knee) implants.
You have an implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator.
You are interested in having children.
You have had any history of pelvic radiation.
You have an abnormality of your blood that prevents it from clogging.
You have any kidney disease.
General warnings and precautions
It is very important that you are awake during this procedure.
Your doctor will reply on your sensations of pain or heat as
a guide during treatment.
... If you have a rotary phone, press "1" now.
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Harvey R. Stone - 01 May 2008 10:59 GMT
Thanks Chief
> > Good info about Radiofreequency ablation (or RFA) which is
> > a procedure used to reduce pain. An electrical current
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> ... If you have a rotary phone, press "1" now.
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