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Heart · Decision aid

Dr. med. Frank Thomas Zerm

Medically responsible · Prof. of Health Science, JLI Geneva, cardiologist and electrophysiologist

3 November 2026

Updated: 5 November 2026

Medical review pending

Understanding Ablation

A 52-page decision aid from the Rhythm-Connect library, in English, German and French.

In short

What is Understanding Ablation?

Understanding Ablation (German original: Ablation verstehen) is a decision aid from the Rhythm-Connect library. Medically responsible for it is Dr. med. Frank Thomas Zerm, Prof. of Health Science, JLI Geneva, cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and it is published by RHYTHMOLOGICUM in Zurich. The current English edition is version 1.7 of 1 November 2026 and runs to 52 pages; the title is also written in German and French. It is organised in nine parts (A–I) with forty-three chapters, framed by “Before you decide” and closing with “My personal ablation sheet”, from “Electricity in the heart, in three minutes” to “Check-ups and staying power”. In the library it belongs to the Heart theme world. You buy it and get access to it on Rhythm-Connect, where purchases, log-ins and programmes are kept; this page describes it. Rhythm-Connect puts a title on sale once its German, English and French texts have passed medical review. What the book says medically is published here only after that review: MEDIZINISCHE FREIGABE AUSSTEHEND.

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How do I get Understanding Ablation?

Understanding Ablation is sold on Rhythm-Connect: the Buy button takes you to the title there. The price is shown on Rhythm-Connect once it is confirmed. If you already have an account, log in to Rhythm-Connect to manage your purchases.

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Contents

What does Understanding Ablation contain?

Format

Decision aid, 52 pages.

Edition and languages

English edition 1.7, 1 November 2026. Also written in German (Ablation verstehen) and French.

Structure

It is organised in nine parts (A–I) with forty-three chapters, framed by “Before you decide” and closing with “My personal ablation sheet”, from “Electricity in the heart, in three minutes” to “Check-ups and staying power”.

  • A · What does ablation actually mean?
  • B · Which arrhythmia is to be treated?
  • C · What can the procedure achieve for me?
  • D · How is the right spot found?
  • E · Making sense of chances and risks
  • F · How the day at the centre unfolds
  • G · My decision
  • H · Well prepared for the procedure
  • I · Afterwards and your sheet

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who is behind Understanding Ablation?

Medically responsible: Dr. med. Frank Thomas Zerm, Prof. of Health Science, JLI Geneva, cardiologist and electrophysiologist. Publisher: RHYTHMOLOGICUM, Zurich.

In which languages is Understanding Ablation available?

The current edition is written in German, English and French. Rhythm-Connect puts the title on sale once all three language versions have passed medical review; until then its page on Rhythm-Connect offers a waiting list.

How do I buy Understanding Ablation?

Use the Buy button on this page. It takes you to Rhythm-Connect, where you buy the title and manage your access in your account.

I already bought Understanding Ablation. Where do I find it?

Log in to Rhythm-Connect with the Log in link on this page or in the navigation. Your purchases and your access are managed in your Rhythm-Connect account.

Is Understanding Ablation personal medical advice?

No. It contains general health information only, not personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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