In Russia, drug therapy in the treatment of arrhythmias, as well as minimally invasive surgical methods, surgical treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias and NI ak. EN Meshalkina, candidate of medical sciences Vitaly Shabanov.
“These methods include radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA). This is a very effective method with a low complication rate. We use a special ultrasound probe to enter the cavity of a beating heart without incisions – through a puncture of a large vessel – combine data from ultrasound and X-ray units (angiographies) and reconstruct a 3D model of the heart on the monitor in the operating room areas that subsequently create life-threatening arrhythmias We find it and remove it completely. All this is done using an intravascular catheter. If necessary, various types of pacemakers are installed, ”Shabanov explained.
According to the expert, such operations are now carried out in many medical centers in different regions of Russia.
“Of course, with ablation, as in another surgery or heart attack, damage occurs and scars are formed. However, we make it homogeneous, we create the right homogeneous scar in the right place. After such a complex high-tech treatment, our patients can indeed lead a mobile and even sports lifestyle without fear for their life. By agreement with the cardiologist, of course, ”the arrhythmia specialist added.
According to Shabanov, a new method of treating arrhythmia has also been introduced: ablation with the pulsed field. So far, 30 operations have been performed. Initial results are impressive.
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