Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat, which is characterized by a rapid heartbeat, it interrupts or impedes the normal flow of blood, increasing the risk of stroke and blood clots. Surgical intervention to treat atrial fibrillation is considered one of the most important treatment methods in addition to drug therapy and therapeutic catheterization.  Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam’s clinic provides the diagnosis and surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation services to treat arrhythmia, you can consult the doctor to determine the appropriate treatment for you. 

Atrial fibrillation diagnose

Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam begins atrial fibrillation diagnosis with the patient’s medical and family history, as well as one or more of the following tests:

• Checking the heart rate and blood pressure.
• Electrocardiogram.
• Echocardiogram. 
• Chest X-ray to check if atrial fibrillation is caused by lung disease.
• Computed tomography. 
• Heart stress test. 
• Blood tests. 

Atrial fibrillation treatment 

In some cases, atrial fibrillation may not require treatment if there are no symptoms, or if the person does not have other heart conditions.  In cases that require medical intervention, Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam aims to control and improve symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. With Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam’s extensive experience in diagnosing and treating atrial fibrillation, he makes a treatment plan based on the severity of symptoms and causes of atrial fibrillation, taking into account the patient’s general health and lifestyle.  Treatment options for atrial fibrillation include:

Medications

Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam starts the atrial fibrillation treatment to control the heart rhythm and prevent blood clots.  The following are some of the medications that the doctor may prescribe when needed:

• Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers: these classes of drugs help slow the heart rate and reduce the force of contractions.
• Sodium or potassium channel blockers: help restore the heart rhythm to normal.
• Digoxin: this is used for several heart conditions and heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation.
• Anticoagulant or blood thinner medications: reduce the risk of heart attacks. 

Resetting the heart rhythm

Electrical cardioversion can be performed in some cases of atrial fibrillation, it is a surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, which involves reaching an electrical shock to the heart to reset the irregular rhythm to a regular rhythm.  The absence of clots in the heart is often checked before this procedure is performed, and in the event of a clot, an anticoagulant medication is prescribed to the patient for several weeks to treat it, after which the cardioversion is performed with electrical shock. 

Surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation 

Surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation is sometimes the best treatment for atrial fibrillation, types of surgeries performed to treat chronic or severe atrial fibrillation include:

• Maze surgery

 Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam creates a path of scar tissue on the part of the heart that transmits the electrical signals that control your heartbeat.  This scar tissue stops or blocks the irregular electrical impulses that cause atrial fibrillation.

• Atrioventricular node ablation

 where laser, radio waves, or extreme cold are used to burn the heart tissue causing atrial fibrillation, thus forming scar tissue that does not pass the irregular electrical signals.

•  Pacemaker placement

This device directs the heart to beat regularly and can be used in people with intermittent atrial fibrillation. To conclude when talking about the best heart surgeon in Egypt, it is important to look at the long experience and high efficiency that the doctor has in surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation.  Professor Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam is keen to use the latest surgical techniques and advanced scientific and medical technology to ensure the best health care for patients.  In addition, the doctor is keen to provide comprehensive and supportive care before and after surgery to ensure patients recover quickly and safely.