Arrhythmia Surgery

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Understanding
Arrhythmia Surgery

Minimally Invasive & Open Heart

Many people experience irregular heart rhythms, with atrial fibrillation being the most common. This condition, where the atria beat out of sync with the ventricles, can cause blood clots and strokes, as well as reduced heart efficiency and fatigue. While medication manages many cases, some require surgery.

Approaches

Minimally Invasive

Atrial Ablation

A catheter (a thin, flexible tube) is inserted through a vein, typically through the neck or groin and guided into the heart.

The catheter delivers hot or cold energy to the heart tissue, creating scars that block irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

Hybrid Surgical/Catheter Ablation

Small incisions are made in the chest.

A catheter is inserted to treat the arrhythmia-causing signals.

Atrial Appendage Closure

Uses a catheter to insert a special device to close or block the atrial appendage.

The area is sewn or stapled closed.

Open Heart

Atrial Ablation

Performed using hot or cold energy to create scar lines in the heart, which blocks the electrical signals causing the arrhythmia.

Atrial Appendage Closure

Uses a catheter to insert a special device to close or block the atrial appendage.

The area is sewn or stapled closed.

Conditions Treated

Surgery is recommended for patients with:

Minimally Invasive

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter

Open Heart

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Usually Atrial Fibrillation That Presents With Other Complex Heart Conditions (E.g. Multiple Coronary Blockages & Multiple Valve Diseases At The Same Time)

What to expect

Before Surgery

Minimally Invasive & Open Heart

  • Thorough assessment including medical history, physical examination, and advanced imaging (e.g., echocardiogram, CT scan).
  • Consultation with (Adj) Professor Theo Kofidis to explore minimally invasive & open heart options, their potential benefits & risks, and if patient qualifies for minimally invasive surgery.
During Surgery

Minimally Invasive

  • General anaesthesia administered for comfort.
  • Radiofrequency ablation performed using the Cobra-Fusion device through small incisions, minimising tissue trauma.

Open Heart

  • General anaesthesia administered for comfort.
  • Radiofrequency ablation performed during open-heart surgery, which involves opening the chest cavity.
After Surgery

Minimally Invasive

  • Usually 1 day in ICU & 3-4 days in general ward.
  • Faster mobilisation and return to daily activities.
  • Follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress and overall cardiac health.

Open Heart

  • Usually 2 days in ICU & 5-7 days in general ward.
  • Slower mobilisation while in recovery.
  • Follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress and overall cardiac health.

Benefits

Minimally Invasive

Smaller Incisions

Less pain & quicker recovery period.

Minimal Scarring

Results in smaller scars that are less visible.

Faster Mobilisation & Improved Recovery

Regain strength and mobility faster, allowing you to resume normal activities sooner.

Less Infection

Smaller incisions reduce the risk of post-surgical infections, leading to safer recovery.

Less Blood Loss

Minimises blood loss, decreasing the need for transfusions.

Less Trauma

Reduced physical trauma to the body facilitates quicker healing and less post-operative pain.

Less Arrhythmia

Lowers the likelihood of irregular heartbeats, enhancing overall cardiac stability post-surgery.

Better Lung function in the early stage
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Better Cosmetic Effect

Smaller incisions result in less visible scarring, maintaining a more natural appearance.

Open Heart

Reserved For Risky & Complex Situations

Open heart arrhythmia surgery is typically employed for patients with arrhythmias that cannot be effectively addressed through minimally invasive methods and present with other concurrent heart diseases.

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