Atrial fibrillation ablation

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder: the atria of the heart beat rapidly and chaotically, causing palpitations, breathlessness and fatigue. When medication is not enough to control the arrhythmia, ablation is an effective treatment option. The principle is based on the electrical isolation of the pulmonary veins, the areas from which most of the abnormal impulses triggering the fibrillation originate. Using catheters introduced through a vein and guided to the left atrium, the electrophysiologist creates an electrical barrier around these veins, preventing the abnormal signals from invading the heart. The procedure is guided by a three-dimensional mapping system that reconstructs the anatomy of the atrium in real time and enables highly precise treatment. The goal is to durably restore a regular rhythm, improve quality of life and reduce the need for antiarrhythmic medication. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, atrial fibrillation ablation is performed in the dedicated electrophysiology laboratory, one of the reference centres for heart rhythm care in Tunisia, with attentive post-procedure monitoring and personalised follow-up.