If you need Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, waiting for diagnosis and treatment can be stressful. This guide explains the conditions that commonly lead to it and how private medical insurance can help you get seen and treated sooner.
What conditions lead to Atrial Fibrillation Ablation?
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, affecting over 1.4 million people in the UK. The upper chambers of the heart beat chaotically, causing palpitations, breathlessness, fatigue, and a fivefold increase in stroke risk. When medication fails to control the rhythm, catheter ablation uses radiofrequency energy or cryotherapy to electrically isolate the trigger zones and restore normal rhythm.
How private health insurance can help with Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Cover provides rapid electrophysiology consultation, Holter or implantable loop recorder monitoring, and fast-track catheter ablation – reducing stroke risk and eliminating debilitating symptoms without a year-long wait.
Depending on your policy, cover can include:
- Faster access to a specialist consultant
- Diagnostic scans such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray
- A choice of consultant and private hospital from your insurer's list
- Surgery, hospital stay and, where included, post-treatment physiotherapy or rehabilitation
Cover, limits and exclusions vary between insurers and plans. Most policies don't cover pre-existing or chronic conditions, and you'll usually need a GP referral before claiming. Always check what your policy covers before starting treatment.
How it works
- Get a quote – tell us about yourself and what you want covered, using the form on this page.
- Compare policies – an adviser compares plans from leading UK insurers and recommends suitable options.
- Get covered – choose your plan and start cover once your insurer confirms it. Claims are then made through your insurer.
Want to know more? Read our guides to individual health insurance and family health insurance.
