What is Ablation Treatment in Heart Rhythm Disorders? Using the electrode catheters placed inside the heart, ablation is the procedure of eliminating additional paths that cause arrhythmias or electrical faults by burning or freezing them. The goal is to return the heart rhythm to normal. Ablation treatment can eliminate the problem permanently for many arrhythmia types. Mostly, the patients are able to stop using the rhythm regulator medications. Quality of life increases after ablation treatme