Examination and ablation for cardiac arrhythmias

Ablation using a special catheter is a proven therapy for various cardiac arrhythmias, especially if rhythm control is to be achieved. For this purpose, various locations on the inside of the heart that are responsible for the arrhythmia are located as part of an electrophysiological examination (EPU).

The electrode of the catheter is then heated with a high-frequency current or frozen by applying cold. The aim of the lesions created is to restrict the spread of the electrical impulses and thus eliminate the arrhythmia.

Typical cardiac arrhythmias that can be treated by ablation are

Atrial fibrillation
Atrial flutter
AV node reentry tachycardia
Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW)
Focal atrial tachycardia
Chamber extras
Ventricular tachycardia

Therapeutic success of catheter ablation

The chance of success of an ablation depends on many factors, including the arrhythmia itself and any concomitant illnesses, etc. In a personal consultation, we will discuss the options available to you and draw up an individual treatment plan.