Electrophysiology Ghaziabad | Electrophysiology Treatment in Delhi NCR
Dr. Vivek Kumar is a leading Electrophysiology Doctor in Ghaziabad, Delhi NCR practising at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali and provides advanced Electrophysiology Treatment in Delhi NCR.
Why do I need this test (Electrophysiology Study)?
In patients with heart rhythm disorders, EPS and RFA are recommended (Arrhythmia). EPS (Electrophysiology Study) and RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation) fall under the umbrella of Interventional Cardiology, and the specialists who perform them are known as Cardiac Electrophysiologists or Interventional Cardiologists.
EPS, like angiography, is an invasive intracardiac test or a minimally invasive procedure.
It investigates the electrical activity of the heart and deviations in electrical impulses from normal, as well as their origin and path, and assists in determining the best treatment modality to correct the defect.
Treatment options include medications alone, Radiofrequency Ablation, Pacemaker Implantation, ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) implantation, and surgery. Your specialist is the best person to determine the most suitable treatment option for you based on your test results and clinical examination.
Dr. Vivek Kumar is among the best Electrophysiology Doctors in Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR, practising at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, and is fully equipped to perform complex Electrophysiology Studies and Radiofrequency Ablation procedures.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency Ablation, also known as Catheter Ablation, is a minimally invasive medical procedure that involves removing or scarring a small faulty portion of the heart’s electrical conduction system that is causing abnormal or irregular heartbeats. The heat generated from medium-frequency alternating current (350 to 500 kHz) is used for this purpose. Using radiofrequency energy, this procedure helps restore the heart’s normal rhythm.
Who Needs Ablation Treatment?
Ablation therapy has numerous applications. Ablation is a procedure used to treat cardiac conditions such as atrial fibrillation and improve quality of life. Other types of ablation therapy (for example, treatment of thyroid nodules or certain tumours) are used instead of open surgery to preserve healthy tissue and reduce surgical risks.
Ablation can be used to treat a wide range of medical problems, including:
• Heart arrhythmias
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Certain kidney, liver and other organ tumours
When medications fail to work effectively or the patient is unable to tolerate them, RFA is used to treat irregular heartbeat or loss of normal heart rhythm (Arrhythmia).
Medicines are used to control the faulty heart tissue in abnormal heart rhythms, whereas RFA destroys the abnormal cardiac tissue that causes the arrhythmia. RFA is a safe procedure with good outcomes. The procedure typically takes 2 to 4 hours to complete.
