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Radiofrequency ablation allows curing patients with cardiac arrhythmia, freeing them from lifelong medication. The treatment method was first used in the 80s of the last century, but in those years a high-voltage direct current discharge was used. It was only in the 90s that direct current was completely abandoned, which reduced the risk of complications.
Modern medicine uses several methods of radiofrequency ablation; in Germany, this procedure is characterized by a minimal level of risk to the health and life of patients.
Radiofrequency cardiac ablation (RFA) – is a full-fledged medical procedure that is effective in the treatment of certain types of arrhythmias and is advisable if conservative treatment has not given positive results. It all comes down to the different effects of medications and RFA – the former only control abnormal changes in heart tissues, while ablation destroys them, which eliminates the problem.
When performing the procedure, the ablation catheter, which is a long, thin tube, is directed into the heart through the neck and groin large vessels. Through the catheter, using a generator, energy is delivered to the affected heart tissues, which destroys them by heating. Areas of the heart are modified and this helps restore a stable heart rhythm within normal limits.
Only high-frequency energy is used for ablation, because it allows treating heart arrhythmias safely and effectively. Catheter ablation in Germany is performed in a clinical setting, the patient remains under medical supervision for several days, and the procedure itself lasts 3-6 hours.
This treatment method is used when diagnosing:
In most cases, patients with heart rhythm disorders are prescribed drug therapy and it turns out to be effective. But there is a category of patients who either do not respond to conservative treatment, or they experience pronounced side effects from the medications taken. In such cases, it is advisable to perform catheter ablation.
Before the procedure, the patient must undergo preparation, which involves:
At the consultation with a specialist, some nuances will be clarified immediately – whether the patient takes any medications on a regular basis, whether there is a confirmed pregnancy, whether there is a history of chronic internal pathologies such as diabetes mellitus, kidney and liver diseases. As for examinations, every patient who is indicated for catheter treatment of heart rhythm disorders undergoes:
If the RFA procedure is not cancelled, the patient will need to stop eating food and drinks until midnight the day before treatment. Immediately before cardiac ablation, the patient is given an intravenous injection with a relaxing medication.
In most cases, radiofrequency ablation in Germany is performed without complications. Extremely rarely, the following are possible:
In Germany, doctors have sufficient experience in performing the procedure, so the risk of complications is minimized.
Most cardiology clinics in Germany use the radiofrequency ablation method for treating cardiac arrhythmias. Specialized clinics include:
The average price of the operation is 9,000 - 18,000 euros, which includes not only the radiofrequency ablation itself, but also the preliminary examination of the patient, subsequent stay in the clinic for 5-7 days, and a full rehabilitation period. The more accurate cost depends on the type of ablation and the services provided by the selected clinic.
The rehabilitation period after radiofrequency cardiac ablation is short – within 4-6 hours the patient fully recovers. Within a few days, a person fully recovers and can return to their usual life. The doctor will warn about symptoms that are complications:
The patient will need to periodically consult a doctor and come for examinations for 30 days after surgery. If any changes in well-being occur, the visit to the clinic cannot be postponed – this is life-threatening.
Cardiac catheter ablation in Germany – is the optimal solution when choosing a treatment method. A safe, effective operation with a short rehabilitation period will provide an opportunity to permanently cure cardiac arrhythmias and not take medications to maintain a normal rhythm.
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