ALCOHOL SEPTAL ABLATION

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Because of the potential occurrence of heart rhythm abnormalities which may require implantation of a pace-maker, a 7-day hospital stay is generally necessary.

Cardiac MRI is performed before and after the procedure (see illustrations below)

Before septal hypertrophy Ultrasound.

After 4 months after the septum Alcohol has significantly thinned.