Radiofrequency ablation<\/h1><\/div>The RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum group unites the country’s leading clinics, providing access to the best cardiac surgeons without intermediaries. Here they save lives with congenital defects, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms and other pathologies, turning hopeless cases into success stories.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/rrk-zentrum.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/img_kardiohirurgija_v_germanii-1-1.jpg\" "\\"img_kardiohirurgija_v_germanii\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Heart rhythm disturbances can significantly reduce quality of life, cause weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath and even be life-threatening. One of the most effective and gentle methods of treating arrhythmias is <\/span>radiofrequency ablation<\/b> (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high-frequency electrical current to eliminate foci of pathological activity in the heart. B <\/span>RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum<\/b> this method is applied using the most modern equipment and the highest level of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Description of the method<\/h3><\/div>Radiofrequency ablation<\/b> – this is <\/span>minimally invasive method<\/b> treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, in which a catheter delivers <\/span>high frequency electric current<\/b>. The energy causes local heating, thereby eliminating the area of \u200b\u200btissue causing pathological electrical impulses.<\/span><\/p>\nThe procedure is carried out under ECG and fluoroscopy control. Typically, RFA does not require general anesthesia and is performed through small punctures in the skin. <\/span>Catheter access<\/b> most often carried out through the femoral vein, and itself <\/span>operation<\/b> lasts from one to three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Indications<\/h3><\/div>Indications for radiofrequency ablation are various types of arrhythmias, including:<\/p>\n
\n- Atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation);<\/li>\n
- Atrial flutter;<\/li>\n
- Supraventricular tachycardia;<\/li>\n
- Ventricular tachycardia;<\/li>\n
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome;<\/li>\n
- Ectopic atrial and ventricular rhythms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
RFA is an effective treatment option for patients in whom drug therapy has failed or caused side effects.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Contraindications<\/h3><\/div>Despite the high safety of the procedure, there are certain contraindications:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Severe concomitant diseases in the stage of decompensation;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Acute infectious processes;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Allergy to contrast agents;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Thrombosis in the atria;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Severe vascular pathology of the lower extremities (if venous access is necessary).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The decision on the possibility of holding <\/span>operations<\/b> is taken by the attending physician <\/span>doctor<\/b> after <\/span>thorough diagnosis<\/b> and assessment of all risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Treatment in Germany<\/h3><\/div>B <\/span>Germany<\/b>, and especially in <\/span>RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum<\/b>, <\/span>radiofrequency ablation<\/b> carried out according to international standards using the latest technologies. The clinic is equipped <\/span>modern equipment<\/b>, including 3D navigation systems that allow highly accurate localization of the source of arrhythmia.<\/span><\/p>\nBefore the procedure, a full range of examinations is carried out – ECG, Holter monitoring, cardiac ultrasound, laboratory diagnostics. This allows <\/span>world class doctors<\/b> individually select <\/span>treatment method<\/b> and ensure maximum <\/span>efficiency<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nAfter RFA, the patient is observed for several hours or until the next day. Full recovery takes from several days to a couple of weeks. The clinic provides <\/span>support at all stages of treatment<\/b>, including post-discharge follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Find out the cost of treatment<\/h2><\/div>To find out the approximate cost of treatment, answer a few questions and we will contact you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>
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The RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum group unites the country’s leading clinics, providing access to the best cardiac surgeons without intermediaries. Here they save lives with congenital defects, coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms and other pathologies, turning hopeless cases into success stories.<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Heart rhythm disturbances can significantly reduce quality of life, cause weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath and even be life-threatening. One of the most effective and gentle methods of treating arrhythmias is <\/span>radiofrequency ablation<\/b> (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high-frequency electrical current to eliminate foci of pathological activity in the heart. B <\/span>RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum<\/b> this method is applied using the most modern equipment and the highest level of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Description of the method<\/h3><\/div>Radiofrequency ablation<\/b> – this is <\/span>minimally invasive method<\/b> treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, in which a catheter delivers <\/span>high frequency electric current<\/b>. The energy causes local heating, thereby eliminating the area of \u200b\u200btissue causing pathological electrical impulses.<\/span><\/p>\nThe procedure is carried out under ECG and fluoroscopy control. Typically, RFA does not require general anesthesia and is performed through small punctures in the skin. <\/span>Catheter access<\/b> most often carried out through the femoral vein, and itself <\/span>operation<\/b> lasts from one to three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Indications<\/h3><\/div>Indications for radiofrequency ablation are various types of arrhythmias, including:<\/p>\n
\n- Atrial fibrillation (atrial fibrillation);<\/li>\n
- Atrial flutter;<\/li>\n
- Supraventricular tachycardia;<\/li>\n
- Ventricular tachycardia;<\/li>\n
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome;<\/li>\n
- Ectopic atrial and ventricular rhythms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
RFA is an effective treatment option for patients in whom drug therapy has failed or caused side effects.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Contraindications<\/h3><\/div>Despite the high safety of the procedure, there are certain contraindications:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Severe concomitant diseases in the stage of decompensation;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Acute infectious processes;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Allergy to contrast agents;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Thrombosis in the atria;<\/span><\/li>\n
- Severe vascular pathology of the lower extremities (if venous access is necessary).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The decision on the possibility of holding <\/span>operations<\/b> is taken by the attending physician <\/span>doctor<\/b> after <\/span>thorough diagnosis<\/b> and assessment of all risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Treatment in Germany<\/h3><\/div>B <\/span>Germany<\/b>, and especially in <\/span>RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum<\/b>, <\/span>radiofrequency ablation<\/b> carried out according to international standards using the latest technologies. The clinic is equipped <\/span>modern equipment<\/b>, including 3D navigation systems that allow highly accurate localization of the source of arrhythmia.<\/span><\/p>\nBefore the procedure, a full range of examinations is carried out – ECG, Holter monitoring, cardiac ultrasound, laboratory diagnostics. This allows <\/span>world class doctors<\/b> individually select <\/span>treatment method<\/b> and ensure maximum <\/span>efficiency<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nAfter RFA, the patient is observed for several hours or until the next day. Full recovery takes from several days to a couple of weeks. The clinic provides <\/span>support at all stages of treatment<\/b>, including post-discharge follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Find out the cost of treatment<\/h2><\/div>To find out the approximate cost of treatment, answer a few questions and we will contact you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Heart rhythm disturbances can significantly reduce quality of life, cause weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath and even be life-threatening. One of the most effective and gentle methods of treating arrhythmias is <\/span>radiofrequency ablation<\/b> (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that uses high-frequency electrical current to eliminate foci of pathological activity in the heart. B <\/span>RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum<\/b> this method is applied using the most modern equipment and the highest level of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Radiofrequency ablation<\/b> – this is <\/span>minimally invasive method<\/b> treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, in which a catheter delivers <\/span>high frequency electric current<\/b>. The energy causes local heating, thereby eliminating the area of \u200b\u200btissue causing pathological electrical impulses.<\/span><\/p>\n The procedure is carried out under ECG and fluoroscopy control. Typically, RFA does not require general anesthesia and is performed through small punctures in the skin. <\/span>Catheter access<\/b> most often carried out through the femoral vein, and itself <\/span>operation<\/b> lasts from one to three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Indications for radiofrequency ablation are various types of arrhythmias, including:<\/p>\n RFA is an effective treatment option for patients in whom drug therapy has failed or caused side effects.<\/p>\n<\/div> Despite the high safety of the procedure, there are certain contraindications:<\/span><\/p>\n The decision on the possibility of holding <\/span>operations<\/b> is taken by the attending physician <\/span>doctor<\/b> after <\/span>thorough diagnosis<\/b> and assessment of all risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> B <\/span>Germany<\/b>, and especially in <\/span>RheinRegio Klinik Zentrum<\/b>, <\/span>radiofrequency ablation<\/b> carried out according to international standards using the latest technologies. The clinic is equipped <\/span>modern equipment<\/b>, including 3D navigation systems that allow highly accurate localization of the source of arrhythmia.<\/span><\/p>\n Before the procedure, a full range of examinations is carried out – ECG, Holter monitoring, cardiac ultrasound, laboratory diagnostics. This allows <\/span>world class doctors<\/b> individually select <\/span>treatment method<\/b> and ensure maximum <\/span>efficiency<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n After RFA, the patient is observed for several hours or until the next day. Full recovery takes from several days to a couple of weeks. The clinic provides <\/span>support at all stages of treatment<\/b>, including post-discharge follow-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> To find out the approximate cost of treatment, answer a few questions and we will contact you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p> Description of the method<\/h3><\/div>
Indications<\/h3><\/div>
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Contraindications<\/h3><\/div>
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Treatment in Germany<\/h3><\/div>
Find out the cost of treatment<\/h2><\/div>
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