Radiofrequency Ablation Cost in India

The cost of Radiofrequency Ablation in India typically ranges from $3,500 to $7,500 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

This page covers radiofrequency catheter ablation for heart rhythm problems. Radiofrequency ablation is also used for pain, varicose veins, thyroid nodules and some tumours, and those are priced differently. Cardiac ablation cost depends on:

• Type of arrhythmia: SVT and atrial flutter are usually simpler than atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia.
• 3D mapping: complex ablations use 3D mapping systems, which add cost.
• Number of catheters and time: longer procedures use more disposables.
• Hospital stay: often one night or a day case.

Success varies by rhythm. For atrial fibrillation, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust reports:

• Paroxysmal AF: 60–70% feel better one year after a single procedure.
• Persistent AF: about 50% stay in normal rhythm at one year.
• Repeat procedures: are sometimes needed for long-term control.

Ablation for SVT and typical atrial flutter generally has higher success rates. Ask your electrophysiologist about the figures for your rhythm.

• Setting: an electrophysiology (EP) lab, under heavy sedation or general anaesthetic for AF.
• Access: thin tubes in the veins at the top of the legs.
• Energy: radiofrequency heats the tissue. Cryoablation, which freezes it, is an alternative for AF.
• Duration: two to four hours for AF ablation.

The West Herts NHS leaflet advises:

• Rest: one to two weeks, with most people taking that long off work.
• Exercise: no heavy lifting for seven days and no strenuous exercise for three months.
• Flying: avoid flying for seven days.
• Blood thinners: may still be needed after AF ablation, depending on stroke risk.