Swiss Ablation

Swiss Ablation is a premier center for cardiac care located in Zurich, Switzerland, dedicated to providing innovative and comprehensive treatments for heart rhythm disorders, particularly atrial fibrillation. Our mission is to enhance patient well-being through state-of-the-art technology and individualized care.

Swiss Ablation: Your Heart Team – Cardiological Excellence

Swiss Ablation combines cutting-edge technology and seasoned expertise to offer patients superior heart care, focusing on arrhythmia management with the latest innovations. Our team is committed to making you and your heart our top priority, guided by the principle: “Health derives from knowledge and precision.” We dedicate ourselves to your heart and health.

Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg
Leading Specialist in Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery
Founder, Swiss Ablation Zurich CH
Attending Physician, Stadtspital Triemli CH
Senior Physician at Schön Clinic in Vogtareuth DE
Consultant at Centre Cardiothoracique de Monaco MC

Dear Patients,

The state of your heart’s health, with a suspected or known heart disease, requires an examination or treatment of the heart. Our specialized Heart Team offers top-class services in this area. Our doctors and nursing staff have extensive expertise and years of practical experience, ensuring safety and quality of care.

The idea of having an examination or treatment of your heart can cause anxiety and uncertainty. We are here to support and accompany you.

Your Swiss Ablation Team

Concept.

Swiss Ablation specializes in the heart, heart rhythm disorders and particularly atrial fibrillation.

We are a comprehensive center of excellence, meaning we have everything in-house and everything from a single source (One stop shop). We provide the most modern cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart surgery.

One of our particular focuses is on atrial fibrillation, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment. We are the only clinic in Switzerland to perform all procedures on an outpatient basis, meaning you do not have to stay overnight in our clinic and can go home or to a nearby hotel at the end of the day. If desired or medically necessary, an overnight stay in our clinic or a partner hospital is possible.

Preparation, treatment, and aftercare are conducted by our interdisciplinary Heart Team, which is made up of highly specialized doctors and nursing staff, including cardiac anesthetists.

Our treatment concept includes not only therapy for heart rhythm disorders but also the detection of underlying diseases and functional disorders, aiming to prevent complications and recurrences. We also use the latest findings from the fields of nutrition, sports, and preventive medicine.

Swiss Ablation specializes in the heart, heart rhythm disorders, and particularly atrial fibrillation.

Origin.

Heart rhythm disorders can occur in various parts of the heart, at unusual moments and they can affect us all.

Cardiac arrhythmias are found in younger patients with certain risk factors, in trained endurance athletes, and with increasing age. However, they can also occur completely spontaneously. Frequently, an irregular heart rhythm is discovered by chance, for example, during a routine check-up. Sometimes patients have complained about symptoms for years.

If there is a disturbance at one point, the result is an irregular pulse, also known as arrhythmia. This can cause various symptoms. The common causes of arrhythmias include coronary heart disease (CHD), heart attack, heart muscle disease, heart valve disease, high blood pressure, thyroid dysfunction, lung disease, stress, and excessive consumption of alcohol and coffee.

If a change in heart rhythm is suspected, it is important to see a specialist as soon as possible to understand the specific type of cardiac arrhythmia. Should you suffer from a dangerous arrhythmia, we will work with you to find the right treatment, eliminate risk factors, and improve your quality of life.

Heart rhythm disorders can occur in various parts of the heart, at unusual moments, and they can affect us all.

Treatment.

Excellence in medicine results from specialization. We have an international reputation.

Conditions:

• Atrial fibrillation
• Tachycardia
• Bradycardia
• Ventricular extrasystoles (premature ventricular contractions, PVC)
• Stroke risk
• Syncope and falls
• Heart failure
• Coronary artery disease

Competence:

• State-of-the-art cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Heart surgery
• Individual check-ups
• Second opinions
• Medical follow-up
• Telemedicine
• World’s most advanced hybrid operating room of its kind

Services:

• Catheter-based 3D mapping to guide ablations of complex rhythm disorders
• Catheter ablations
• Surgical ablation
• Hybrid ablation
• High-complex coronary interventions
• Pacemakers (Implantation of systems for acute/chronic heart support)
• Implantable defibrillators
• Minimally invasive heart surgery
• Cardiomyopathies
• Left atrial appendage closure
• Arrhythmia assessments

Excellence in medicine results from specialization. We have an international reputation.

Ablation.

The treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation is conducted either with medicines or invasively with an ablation.

Many symptomatic patients are recommended catheter ablation as the most effective therapy option. Thus, depending on the situation, an invasive strategy may be possible even before taking medication.

Types of Ablation:

1. Catheter Ablation (Cryo, RF, and PFA):
   • Ablation inside the heart
   • Combination with 3D Mapping possible
   • Can be performed multiple times
2. Surgical Ablation (Thoracoscopic Maze):
   • Ablation on the heart’s surface
   • Left atrial appendage closure
3. Hybrid Procedure:
   • Combination of 1 and 2
   • Expert collaboration: The best of both worlds
   • From inside (Endocardial) – Cardiology: Electrophysiological examination (3D Mapping) and treatment by catheter ablation
   • From outside (Epicardial) – Heart Surgery: Surgical ablation with left atrial appendage closure
4. Rate Control “Pace and Ablate Strategy”:
   • Long-term treatment in case of therapy failure of options 1 to 3
   • Pacemaker implantation and disabling the native pacemaker with AV-node ablation

The treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation is conducted either with medicines or invasively with an ablation.

Limitless.

We treat beyond borders. As one of the most exclusive private outpatient clinics in Europe, we cover the com – plete care around your heart. And all this in a very efficient and personal – ized framework.

International Service:

• Smooth appointment scheduling
• Treatment without waiting times
• Advance information on planned therapies and costs incurred
• Support in travel planning and visa entry formalities
• Assistance in finding suitable accommodation
• Video consultation possible
• Provide an interpreter
• Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Dutch

International Competence:
Switzerland has one of the best healthcare systems in the world according to OECD.

Team.

We are internationally recognized specialists. The close collaboration of cardiologists, heart surgeons, and specialists from other fields leads to the highest efficiency, safety, and quality of treatment.

Prof. Dr. Sacha Salzberg
Leading Specialist in Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery (FMH)

Dr. Thomas Zerm
Specialist in Cardiology (DE) and General Internal Medicine (DE)

Dr. Yves Sunier
Leading Specialist in Cardiology (FMH)

Dr. Francisco Milone
Leading Specialist in Cardiology

Prof. Dr. Steffen Glöckler
Leading Specialist in Cardiology and General Internal Medicine
MBA

Dr. W.-J. van Boven (PhD)
Leading Specialist in Thoracic Surgery and Heart Surgery (NL)

Always there for you – Consultation and registration.

We support you comprehensively with all the formalities around your stay.

Do you need more information about our treatment offer, the equipment of the clinic, or prices? We are always at your disposal. Besides “State of the art Medicine,” hospitality is deeply rooted in the soul of Swiss Ablation. Many of our patients say: “Here I feel more like a guest – even though I come as a patient.”

We help your heart get back on track!