Cape Town AF Centre

Arrhythmias

Common Forms of Arrhythmia

Arrhythmias include atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, AVNRT, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndome and ventricular tachycardias.

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Treatment options for AF and other arrhythmias

We have more than one arrow in our quiver. AF can be treated with medication or ablation

RF Ablation

The most common method for treatment of arrhythmias, is radiofrequency ablation.

Subcutaneous ICD shock device can prevent sudden cardiac death

At the CTAFC the cardiologists implant Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (S-ICD) as and when needed.

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