What is one factor that may hinder the success of an ablation procedure?

Inadequate tissue assessment can significantly hinder the success of an ablation procedure for several reasons. Effective ablation relies on a thorough understanding of the target tissue's characteristics, including its size, location, and type. If the tissue is not adequately assessed, the ablation may be misdirected or insufficient, leading to incomplete treatment of the targeted area. This oversight can result in a failure to effectively destroy the undesired tissue, thereby compromising the procedure's overall efficacy. Achieving precise ablation often requires detailed imaging and assessment—if these steps are rushed or neglected, the chances of a successful outcome diminish. Thus, without proper evaluation of the target tissue, the procedure is less likely to achieve its intended results.