pulsed field ablation available where?

[TouchVeena]

i’ve been hearing a lot of good things about a new ablation technique called pulsed field ablation.

it’s not available in the US now, and I may not be able to wait until it is. Does anyone know which countries it is available in? Some sources say “Europe“ but don’t list the countries. is it available in Canada by any chance? That would be the cheapest travel expenses for me.

[mjames1]

Might still be some trial opportunities in the US. I'll send you a private message later. Out of trial in US 1-2 years. Avail in UK now at a few centers. As a private (paid) patient not long a wait. Check out Royal Papsford. Don't know about Canada.

EDIT: Meant Royal Papworth, not "Papsford"

Jim

[CDreamer in reply to mjames1]

Do you mean Papworth rather than Papsford?

royalpapworth.nhs.uk/our-ho...

TouchVeena - Papworth is an NHS hospital so always worth asking but I doubt they will take private patients until the study results are in. Follow the links on the page to see more information on the technology and the doctors.

My understanding is that trials for new biotechnology are tested in Europe first, primarily because of US regulations on new trials, that is why it is available in Europe, then UK before US. There are disadvantages to being in a trial and being first, as anyone who has suffered very real harm from surgical mesh, especially women, will testify.

[mjames1 in reply to CDreamer]

Yes, Thanks. Royal Papworth. 😄

I corresponded with them 4-5 months ago.. They said it was out of trial then and I was quoted 12-15 thousand pounds as a US private patient. The wait was relatively short if I remember.

When I spoke to them, each of the three investigators has done about 20 each. I'm sure it's more than double by now.

I decided to pass because it is only done under general anesthesia (GA) with cost and logistics also a factor. I ended up doing Cryo six weeks ago under MAC (monitored sedation, not GA) fully paid by Medicare. Wait was 3-4 months which is on long side here.

Jim

[CDreamer]

If you follow the link here it will take you to the trial site and scroll where you will find which US hospitals are recruiting:-

clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show...

[Territorial]

They have been trying it in Australia but it is only being trialed but it has been successful here..

[mav7]

TouchVeena have you discussed the PFA with your doctors and other treatments as well ?

Not discounting the remarkable advances in the PFA, but best to get a medical assesment peculiar to your individual situation. The minimaze procedure has been successful for those that have elected.

Consider giving us a brief history of your afib journey and others can relate their experience for your consideration.

Best to you in managing your health !

[Jajarunner]

Dr Heck at Royal Papworth, Cambridge UK does them xx

[Funkygirli]

I had a PFA ablation at the Markus Klinik in Frankfurt, Germany last September, which was successful so far...

[TouchVeena in reply to Funkygirli]

Thanks for letting me know. How much would it cost a foreigner to get it, do you know? And do you have contact information?