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Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA)
Percutaneous ablation may be considered in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, limited drug treatment, and anatomical assessment showing the presence of an accessible septal branch. The decision is based on a comprehensive assessment of symptom severity
24-72h
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Approx. $6,800
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Not included
- -Treatment fee
- -Travel costs
- -Optional extras
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital - Beijing - Grade 3A
Ruijin Hospital - Shanghai - Grade 3A
West China Hospital - Chengdu - Grade 3A
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How Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA) is performed
Percutaneous alcohol septal ablation aims to reduce left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. A catheter is inserted through a vascular puncture to the target septal branch, and after balloon occlusion, a small dose of anhydrous alcohol is slowly injected under imaging and contrast confirmation of the blood supply range, so that the target muscle bundle undergoes controlled necrosis and gradually thins. Heart rhythm and blood flow are monitored during the procedure, and temporary pacing is used if necessary. Continuous observation after surgery aims to reduce the gradient and improve symptoms. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific information is subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
What is Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA)?
Percutaneous alcohol septal ablation aims to reduce left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. A catheter is inserted through a vascular puncture to the target septal branch, and after balloon occlusion, a small dose of anhydrous alcohol is slowly injected under imaging and contrast confirmation of the blood supply range, so that the target muscle bundle undergoes controlled necrosis and gradually thins. Heart rhythm and blood flow are monitored during the procedure, and temporary pacing is used if necessary. Continuous observation after surgery aims to reduce the gradient and improve symptoms. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific information is subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
How is Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA) performed?
Step 1
How Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA) is performed
Percutaneous alcohol septal ablation aims to reduce left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. A catheter is inserted through a vascular puncture to the target septal branch, and after balloon occlusion, a small dose of anhydrous alcohol is slowly injected under imaging and contrast confirmation of the blood supply range, so that the target muscle bundle undergoes controlled necrosis and gradually thins. Heart rhythm and blood flow are monitored during the procedure, and temporary pacing is used if necessary. Continuous observation after surgery aims to reduce the gradient and improve symptoms. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific information is subject to specialist assessment and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Combining preoperative evaluation, hospitalization and post-discharge follow-up, it is recommended to stay in China for about 1.5–3 weeks, subject to hospital arrangements.
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Will there be a language barrier?⌄
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How much does treatment cost?⌄
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What happens after I return home?⌄
We can help coordinate remote follow-up and keep communication open with your care team.