Cardiac Ablation Treatment in India
About Cardiac Ablation
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with no large chest incisions.High success rate in correcting specific arrhythmias, often curing the condition.Can significantly reduce or eliminate dependence on long-term heart rhythm medications.Typically involves a short hospital stay (often just 1-2 days).May improve quality of life by alleviating symptoms like palpitations, dizziness, and fatigue.
Who is this surgery for?
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) or Atrial Flutter that is symptomatic or poorly controlled with medication.
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), including AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) and Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.
- Certain types of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT).
- When antiarrhythmic drugs are ineffective, not tolerated, or the patient wishes to avoid long-term medication.
- To reduce the risk of stroke associated with certain arrhythmias like AFib.
How to prepare
- Undergo pre-procedure tests such as blood work, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and often an echocardiogram.
- Discuss all current medications with your cardiologist; you may need to stop blood thinners or antiarrhythmics several days prior.
- Fast (no food or drink) for 6-12 hours before the procedure.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after hospital discharge.
- Inform your doctor of any allergies, especially to iodine, contrast dye, or anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, bruising, or infection at the catheter insertion site (usually in the groin).
- Damage to blood vessels or the heart (perforation), which is rare but serious.
- Blood clots that could lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism.
- Damage to the heart's electrical system, potentially requiring a permanent pacemaker.
- Recurrence of the arrhythmia, possibly requiring a repeat procedure.
- Reaction to anesthesia or contrast dye.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial rest in the hospital for several hours to monitor heart rhythm and the insertion site.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and driving for about a week.
- Keep the catheter site clean and dry; watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor heart rhythm via ECG or Holter monitor.
- Gradually resume normal activities as advised by your cardiologist; full recovery typically takes a few weeks.
- Continue prescribed medications (like blood thinners) unless instructed otherwise.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for normal activities; 4-6 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cardiac ablation in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cardiac ablation in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform cardiac ablation. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cardiac ablation compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Cardiac Ablation in India
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