Cape Town AF Centre

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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

Catheter Ablation for arrhythmias

There are a number of different techniques used at the moment which are evolving rapidly. The latest technique involve electroporation (also known as pulsefield ablation) or cryo-ablation for atrial fibrillation and Radio-frequency (RF) ablation for AF and other arrhythmias.

Jou hart, beroerte en antistol-middels

Wat is die verband tussen jou hart en beroerte, en waar pas antistolmiddels in? Een een aspirien per dag gaan nie beroerte keer nie.

Hisbondel-pasaangeërs/Geleidingsweefsel-pasaangeërs laat selfs swak harte sterker klop

Medici ‘n manier gevind om die geleidingsweefsel van die hart regstreeks te stimuleer sodat die twee pompkamers weer presies soos ‘n normale hart saamtrek: sterk en sinchronies. Dit staan bekend as His-bondel-pasaandrywing.

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.

RF Ablation

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