Atrial flutter ablation

Atrial flutter is a rhythm disorder in which the atrium of the heart is traversed by an abnormal electrical circuit that loops around, resulting in a fast and regular heart rhythm. It causes palpitations, breathlessness and fatigue, and can affect cardiac function if it persists. Ablation is now the reference treatment for common flutter. It involves interrupting the arrhythmia circuit by creating a fine line of electrical block in a well-identified area of the right atrium, called the cavotricuspid isthmus, using a radiofrequency catheter. It is one of the most effective and best-standardised ablation procedures in heart rhythm care: since the flutter circuit is well known and accessible, the treatment offers excellent lasting results and most often makes it possible to avoid long-term antiarrhythmic medication. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, flutter ablation is performed in the dedicated electrophysiology laboratory by an experienced team, during a short hospital stay, with heart rhythm follow-up organised after the procedure.