EPS RFA Treatment combines Electrophysiology Study (EPS) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to diagnose and treat abnormal heart rhythms, also known as arrhythmias. During an EPS, specialized catheters are guided into the heart to identify the electrical signals causing the abnormal rhythm. If a specific area is responsible, RFA uses controlled radiofrequency energy to destroy the abnormal heart tissue and restore a normal heart rhythm. The procedure is minimally invasive and can provide a long-term solution for several types of arrhythmias.
Patients with Recurrent Arrhythmias
Individuals experiencing repeated episodes of abnormal heart rhythms such as SVT, atrial flutter, or certain types of tachycardia.
Patients with Medication-Resistant Arrhythmias
People whose abnormal heart rhythm continues despite medications or who experience significant side effects from anti-arrhythmic medicines.
Patients at Risk of Heart Complications
Individuals with arrhythmias that may cause fainting, reduced heart function, or other serious cardiovascular complications and require definitive rhythm treatment.
Electrophysiology Study
Specialized catheters are inserted through a blood vessel, usually in the groin, and guided to the heart to map its electrical activity and identify the source of the abnormal rhythm.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Once the abnormal electrical pathway is identified, the electrophysiologist delivers controlled radiofrequency energy through the catheter to create a small area of scar tissue that blocks the abnormal electrical signals.
Monitoring & Recovery
The heart rhythm is monitored after ablation to confirm treatment effectiveness, followed by observation and personalized follow-up care.
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Your Treatment Journey
Before Procedure
- Your cardiologist will review your medical history, medications, symptoms, and previous heart tests.
- ECG, echocardiogram, blood tests, or other cardiac investigations may be performed.
- You may be instructed to fast and temporarily stop certain medications before the procedure.
During Procedure
- EPS and RFA are usually performed under local anesthesia with sedation, although deeper anesthesia may be used in some cases.
- The procedure commonly takes 2–4 hours, depending on the type and complexity of the arrhythmia.
- Catheters are carefully guided into the heart to locate and treat the abnormal electrical pathway.
After Procedure
- You will be monitored for several hours after the procedure, and some patients may require an overnight hospital stay.
- Mild soreness or bruising at the catheter insertion site can occur.
- Most patients can gradually return to normal activities within a few days, as advised by their cardiologist.
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