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Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

Although we treat all forms of cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation is the commonest and most confusing for patients, so here is some more information:

The link between Sleep apnoea and AF is deadly

Approximately 1 out of every 15 persons suffers from obstructive sleep apnoea; unfortunately, more than half of these patients will remain undiagnosed. It is important to note that recent reports suggest sleep apnoea may reduce one’s lifespan by almost 20 yrs.
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Video: Repairing abnormal heart rhythms with electrophysiology

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Hoe ekstreme uithou-sport jou hart kan beskadig

Het jy geweet dat atlete wat hulle harte tot die uiterste beproef in strawwe uithou-sport, hulle hartstruktuur kan beskadig?
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On TV: Catheter ablation to treat heart arrhythmia explained

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Video: How Cryoballoon ablation works

Cryoballoon ablation explained: watch this short video
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Video: Inside the theatre

Join a patient on her way to the electrophysiology theatre in the Heart Unit of Mediclinic Panorama, where she undergoes catheter ablation to treat a heart rhythm defect. Dr Razeen Gopal, electrophysiologist and head of the Cape Town AF Centre, explains all the steps.
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