OPS-Code 8-835.e1:
Therapeutic intravascular catheterization and cannulation: Ablation measures in cardiac arrhythmia: Use of a control: By magnetic resonance imaging
MRI images were captured during sclerotherapy on your heart.
The electrical currents flow through the heart. The heart's electrical activity causes the heart muscle to contract. It begins at a site in your right atrium. Initially the electrical activity spreads to both atria. The electrical activity then flows on via a sort of cable to the ventricles.
When cardiac currents occur in another area, or when they are routed differently to the norm, cardiac arrhythmia may occur. The heartbeat may then lose its usual rhythm. By destroying the areas concerned, the heartbeat can return to normal.
You were treated using a catheter.A catheter is a thin tube. This tube is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin or arm, for example, and pushed further in. Various instruments can be pushed onto the tip of the tube.
MRI images of the heart were captured during the treatment. Large magnets are used for this purpose. The MRI images clearly show which areas required sclerotherapy. They also allow the areas to be examined following treatment with sclerotherapy.
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).