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Alcohol Septal Ablation

Alcohol Septal Ablation

What is Alcohol Septal Ablation ?

It is the treatment for an inherited disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In this condition, the heart wall is too thick and creates an abnormal pressure on your heart chambers. When the
condition does not die down with medication, alcohol septal ablation is advised. It is a non-surgical procedure in which the cells of the thickened heart wall are shrunk with the help of alcohol passed into through a catheter. It may also be done in conjunction with cardiac catheterization. The procedure is easier and the recovery is quicker when compared to open heart surgeries.

  • Hemodialysis is a treatment to filter wastes and water from your blood, as your kidneys.
  • Did when they were healthy. Hemodialysis helps control blood pressure and balance.
  • Important minerals, such as potassium, sodium, and calcium, in your blood.
  • Hemodialysis can help you feel better and live longer, but it’s not a cure for kidney failure.
  • You may be able to do hemodialysis at home. Normally, hemodialysis begins well before your kidneys have shut down to the point of causing life-threatening complications.
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What is Alcohol Septal Ablation ?

It is the treatment for an inherited disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. In this condition, the heart wall is too thick and creates an abnormal pressure on your heart chambers. When the condition does not die down with medication, alcohol septal ablation is advised. It is a non-surgical procedure in which the cells of the thickened heart wall are shrunk with the help of alcohol passed into through a catheter. It may also be done in conjunction with cardiac catheterization. The procedure is easier and the recovery is quicker when compared to open heart surgeries.

  • Hemodialysis is a treatment to filter wastes and water from your blood, as your kidneys.
  • Did when they were healthy. Hemodialysis helps control blood pressure and balance.
  • Important minerals, such as potassium, sodium, and calcium, in your blood.
  • Hemodialysis can help you feel better and live longer, but it’s not a cure for kidney failure.
  • You may be able to do hemodialysis at home. Normally, hemodialysis begins well before your kidneys have shut down to the point of causing life-threatening complications.
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How is it done?

  • Prior to the procedure, the patient is prepared by giving them blood-thinning medication. Chest x-rays, ECGs and blood tests may be also be taken.
  • The area through which the catheter is inserted will be cleaned and a puncture made under the local anaesthetic application.
  • A thin tube or catheter will be inserted into the most accessible artery or vein and will be threaded inside through the system of blood vessels till it reaches the heart.
  • Once it is near the heart, a small amount of pure alcohol will be passed through this catheter. The alcohol acts on the thickened muscle cells and shrinks them.
  • Vitals will be recorded throughout the procedure. An additional angiography may be performed to view the course of the catheter.
  • The catheter is then removed slowly and the area bandaged. The patient is advised to take bed rest for at least 3-4 days.

How is it done?

  • Prior to the procedure, the patient is prepared by giving them blood-thinning medication. Chest x-rays, ECGs and blood tests may be also be taken.
  • The area through which the catheter is inserted will be cleaned and a puncture made under the local anaesthetic application.
  • A thin tube or catheter will be inserted into the most accessible artery or vein and will be threaded inside through the system of blood vessels till it reaches the heart.
  • Once it is near the heart, a small amount of pure alcohol will be passed through this catheter. The alcohol acts on the thickened muscle cells and shrinks them.
  • Vitals will be recorded throughout the procedure. An additional angiography may be performed to view the course of the catheter.
  • The catheter is then removed slowly and the area bandaged. The patient is advised to take bed rest for at least 3-4 days.

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