Which treatment approach is used for atrial ventricular arrhythmias?

Ablation is a treatment approach specifically aimed at addressing atrioventricular (AV) arrhythmias by targeting the abnormal electrical pathways causing the irregular heart beats. This procedure involves using radiofrequency energy or cryotherapy to destroy or modify the faulty tissue in the heart that contributes to the arrhythmia. By doing so, ablation can effectively restore normal heart rhythm and prevent future episodes of arrhythmia in patients.

While cardioversion, medications, and electrophysiology testing are important in the management of various arrhythmias, they are not specifically treatments for the underlying cause in the same way that ablation is. Cardioversion may be used to reset the heart's rhythm but does not correct the structural or electrical problem. Medications can manage symptoms or control the heart rate but might not adequately address specific underlying issues in AV arrhythmias. Electrophysiology testing helps in the diagnosis and understanding of arrhythmias but is not a treatment option on its own. Thus, ablation stands out as a targeted intervention for resolving the causes of AV arrhythmias.