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Cost of EPS & RFA in Major Cities of South Africa

City	Minimum Cost (USD)	Minimum Cost (ZAR)	Maximum Cost (USD)	Maximum Cost (ZAR)
Cape Town	USD 3000	53910	USD 8000	143760
Durban	USD 3000	53910	USD 8000	143760
Johannesburg	USD 3000	53910	USD 8000	143760

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An electrophysiology (EP) study is a test that examines how electrical signals travel through the pathways in your heart. When these pathways function normally, your heartbeat remains regular. However, if the signals are abnormal, your heartbeat becomes irregular, a condition known as an arrhythmia.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to treat certain types of arrhythmias. Often, it can be performed simultaneously with an EP study. Your doctor will inform you whether you are scheduled for an EP study, an RFA procedure, or both.

EPS and RFA are employed to diagnose and manage arrhythmias ranging from ventricular tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) to atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. The aim is to stop the cause of the arrhythmia, relieve symptoms such as palpitations or dizziness, prevent a stroke, and improve heart health and overall quality of life.

You should see a doctor if you experience persistent palpitations, fainting (syncope), chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, or if you have been diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment reduce complications and improve prognosis.

ECG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, blood test, and sometimes cardiac MRI or CT are all part of the preparation. In preparation for treatment, you may be asked to fast for six to eight hours, discontinue some medications, and arrange recuperation services and transportation afterwards.

EPS (Electrophysiology Study): Tiny catheters are inserted to the heart after being inserted into a vein, usually in the neck or groin. Electrical signals are recorded to map the heart's conduction system and identify the site of the arrhythmia.
RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation): Once the abnormal area has been located, the catheter sends radiofrequency energy, or heat, to kill the faulty tissue and terminate the abnormal rhythm. The procedure is minimally invasive and takes place under local anaesthesia and sedation.

The entire procedure may take two to four hours. Although some patients are discharged the same day, most stay overnight in the hospital for observation.

Bleeding or bruising
Infection
Blood clots or a stroke
Heart perforation
Arrhythmia recurrence

In some instances, EPS-RFA can reduce stroke risk, enhance signs and quality of life, reduce or eliminate the necessity of long-term medications, and cure permanently several arrhythmias.

After EPS RFA, patients typically must stay overnight in the hospital for observation. Most can resume their normal activities within a few days to a week, but they should avoid strenuous activities for several weeks.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and electrophysiology studies (EPS) vary in their success rates depending on the specific heart rhythm condition being addressed, as well as other factors such as the patient's age and overall health.The majority of supraventricular reentrant tachycardias have a success rate of >95%, though this varies depending on the type of arrhythmia. The success rate for idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias is 80–90%.

Top Selling Packages for EPS & RFA

EPS / RFA

Batra Hospital, Delhi, India

USD 4550 USD 5550

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EPS with Stretched Ablation

Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

USD 14000 USD 16800

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EPS / RFA

Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, India

USD 3500 USD 4200

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Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

Durban, South Africa

4.9 ( 1 Reviews )

Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre located in Durban, South Africa has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Some of the facilities which are provided by them are Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, SIM, TV inside room. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

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24 hour accident and emergency unit
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Two Cardiac Catheterisation Labs
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7 Major Operating Theatres
42 Bed ICU
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Process Involved for EPS & RFA in Durban

Pre-procedural evaluation & Preparation: Review and modification of medications, including the potential cessation of some medicines before the procedure.
Electrophysiology Study (EPS) – Arrhythmia Mapping: An electrode-equipped catheter is implanted to map electrical activity and detect irregular heart rhythms.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Post-Procedure Recovery: Rest & monitoring, temporary activity restrictions
Follow-Up & Long-Term Care

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial Flutter
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
Left Atrial Tachycardia

Patients with Recurrent Arrhythmias
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)
- Atrial Flutter
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Patients Experiencing Severe Symptoms
- Frequent palpitations
- Dizziness, fainting (syncope)
- Chest discomfort
Medication-Resistant Arrhythmias
High Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome

3D Electroanatomic Mapping
Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE)
Holter Monitoring & Event Recorder
Pacemaker or ICD Implantation
Cryoablation

Accurate Diagnosis of Arrhythmias
Permanent Solution for Many Arrhythmias
Quick Recovery & Short Hospital Stay
Reduces Stroke & Heart Failure Risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

The EPS & RFA package cost in Durban varies from one hospital to another and may offer different benefits. Some of the best hospitals for EPS & RFA offer a comprehensive package that covers the end-to-end expenses related to investigations and treatment of the patient. The comprehensive EPS & RFA package cost includes the cost of investigations, surgery, medicines and consumables. Stay outside the package duration, port-operative complications and diagnosis of a new condition may further increase the EPS & RFA cost in Durban.

Many hospitals in Durban perform EPS & RFA. Some of the most renowned hospitals for EPS & RFA in Durban include the following:

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

Upon discharge from the hospital after EPS & RFA in Durban, the patients are advised to stay for about 9 days for recovery. This period is important to conduct all the follow-up tests to ensure that the surgery was successful and the patient can go back to the home country.

While Durban is considered to be one of the best destinations for EPS & RFA owing to the standard of Hospitals, and expertise of doctors However, some of the other popular destinations for EPS & RFA include the following:

There are certain expenses additional to the EPS & RFA cost that the patient may have to pay for. These charges may vary from 35 USD per person.

The patient is supposed to stay at the hospital for about 1 Days after EPS & RFA surgery for monitoring and care. The patient is subjected to several biochemistry and radiological scans to see that everything is okay and the recovery is on track. After making sure that patient is clinically stable, discharge is planned.

The overall rating for hospitals providing EPS & RFA in Durban is 4.9. This rating is automatically calculated on the basis of several parameters such as the infrastructure of the hospital, quality of services, nursing support, and other services.

There are about 1 Hospitals in Durban that offer EPS & RFA to international patients. These hospitals have the required expertise as well as infrastructure available to handly patients who need EPS & RFA. These hospitals comply with all the rules and regulations as dictated by the regulatory bodies and medical association in Durban

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Nimra Haseeb

MSc Biochemistry

4 Years of Experience

Miss Nimra Haseeb is a medical researcher and a scientific content writer. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and a Master’s in Biochemistry from Integral University, Lucknow.With strong experience in healthcare research, she specializes in secondary research, clinical data analysis, and evidence-based medical writing. Her work focuses on transforming complex scientific and medical information into clear, accurate, and reliable healthcare content for patients and healthcare audiences. She is also experienced in interpreting medical studies and healthcare trends to deliver well-researched and informative content that supports better health awareness and decision-making.. View More

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Dr. Naresh Kumar Goyal

Cardiologist

21 Years of Experience

Dr. Naresh Kumar Goyal is highly trained as a cardiologist with exposure in virtually all aspects of cardiology. He qualified with an MD in internal medicine in 1999 from SMS Medical College, Jaipur, and served in the Cardiology Department as an honorary resident. From this stage, he also started with training in the temporary pacing of the pacemaker as well as interventional services. View More

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