Included support
- +Hospital matching
- +Record review
- +Care coordination
- +Travel support
- +Interpretation support
Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA)
ASA may be considered by a specialist when medical therapy is not well controlled and there is significant left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, anatomically suitable septal perforator arteries, or when open-heart surgery is not suitable. The decision considers gradient level, symptom severity
24-72h
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Approx. $8,000
Treatment fee
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
This treatment is performed in the catheterization laboratory under local anesthesia or sedation, often with imaging and pressure monitoring guidance to select the target septal perforator artery. After temporary balloon occlusion, a small amount of alcohol is injected to cause controlled necrosis, thereby thinning the thickened interventricular septum and reducing outflow tract obstruction. Postoperative monitoring of heart rhythm and conduction, and assessment of gradient and symptom changes. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
What is Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA)?
This treatment is performed in the catheterization laboratory under local anesthesia or sedation, often with imaging and pressure monitoring guidance to select the target septal perforator artery. After temporary balloon occlusion, a small amount of alcohol is injected to cause controlled necrosis, thereby thinning the thickened interventricular septum and reducing outflow tract obstruction. Postoperative monitoring of heart rhythm and conduction, and assessment of gradient and symptom changes. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
How is Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA) performed?
Step 1
How Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA) is performed
This treatment is performed in the catheterization laboratory under local anesthesia or sedation, often with imaging and pressure monitoring guidance to select the target septal perforator artery. After temporary balloon occlusion, a small amount of alcohol is injected to cause controlled necrosis, thereby thinning the thickened interventricular septum and reducing outflow tract obstruction. Postoperative monitoring of heart rhythm and conduction, and assessment of gradient and symptom changes. The above is general health information, not medical advice; specific details are subject to specialist evaluation and hospital protocols.
Recovery process
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Recovery and stay
Combining preoperative assessment, hospitalization, and post-discharge re-examination, it is recommended to stay in China for approximately 1–3 weeks; the specific duration depends on the actual schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
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Do I need a visa to travel to China for treatment?⌄
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Will there be a language barrier?⌄
Medical interpretation can be arranged for consultations and treatment visits.
How much does treatment cost?⌄
Costs depend on the procedure, hospital, and treatment pathway. A practical estimate is provided before travel.
What happens after I return home?⌄
We can help coordinate remote follow-up and keep communication open with your care team.