World-Class Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Care in Shanghai
Cardiac arrhythmias — including atrial fibrillation (AF), ventricular tachycardia, and complex conduction disorders — affect millions of people worldwide and carry significant risks of stroke, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. Shanghai's leading cardiology centers offer international patients access to the full spectrum of modern arrhythmia management, from catheter ablation and electrophysiology studies to device implantation and genetic arrhythmia evaluation. Tongji Hospital, affiliated with Tongji University School of Medicine, is home to one of China's most innovative cardiac electrophysiology programs, led by Academician Chen Yihan (陈义汉) — a nationally recognized cardiologist and researcher whose work on the genetic basis of cardiac arrhythmias has shaped the field globally. For patients seeking interventional cardiology alongside arrhythmia management, CMCS also provides access to Dr. Ge Junbo's world-leading Cardiology team at Zhongshan Hospital.
What Arrhythmia Conditions Are Treated?
Shanghai's leading electrophysiology and cardiology teams offer comprehensive management of all cardiac rhythm disorders, including:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) — paroxysmal, persistent, and long-standing persistent; rate control, rhythm control, and catheter ablation
- Atrial flutter — cavotricuspid isthmus ablation and complex flutter ablation
- Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT): AVNRT, AVRT, atrial tachycardia — catheter ablation
- Ventricular tachycardia (VT) — including scar-related VT ablation in structural heart disease
- Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome — accessory pathway ablation
- Sick sinus syndrome and AV block — pacemaker implantation
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for heart failure with conduction disease
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation for sudden cardiac death prevention
- Genetic arrhythmia syndromes: Brugada syndrome, long QT syndrome, catecholaminergic polymorphic VT (CPVT)
- Channelopathies and inherited arrhythmia conditions
Why International Patients Choose Shanghai for Arrhythmia Treatment
International patients choose Shanghai for arrhythmia treatment because of the combination of world-class electrophysiology expertise, access to the latest catheter ablation technologies — including cryoablation, pulsed field ablation (PFA), and 3D electroanatomical mapping — and significantly lower costs compared to equivalent treatment in Western countries. For patients with atrial fibrillation that has failed antiarrhythmic drug therapy and requires catheter ablation, Shanghai's electrophysiology teams offer procedural volumes and technical expertise that rival the world's top arrhythmia centers. For patients with genetic arrhythmia syndromes requiring expert evaluation and risk stratification, Academician Chen Yihan's research expertise in cardiac channelopathies provides a level of subspecialty depth that is rare globally.
How CMCS Arranges Your Appointment
CMCS handles every aspect of your medical visit so you can focus on your health. Here's how we help:
- Initial Consultation: Contact CMCS and share your ECG recordings, Holter monitor reports, echocardiogram, and arrhythmia history.
- Case Review: Our team reviews your case and identifies the most appropriate electrophysiologist for your specific arrhythmia condition.
- Appointment Booking: We coordinate directly with the hospital to secure your consultation and any required electrophysiology study or ablation procedure.
- Pre-Procedure Preparation: We advise on medication adjustments — particularly anticoagulants and antiarrhythmic drugs — before electrophysiology procedures.
- On-the-Day Support: A CMCS coordinator accompanies you through registration, consultation, and any same-day procedures.
- Follow-Up Coordination: We help you understand your treatment plan and coordinate any follow-up device checks, anticoagulation management, or surveillance needed.
What to Prepare Before Your Visit
To ensure the most productive arrhythmia consultation, please prepare:
- 12-lead ECG recordings — ideally captured during arrhythmia episodes
- Holter monitor report (24-hour or longer ambulatory ECG)
- Echocardiogram report (transthoracic — essential for structural heart disease assessment)
- Event monitor or implantable loop recorder data (if available)
- Genetic testing results (if inherited arrhythmia syndrome is suspected)
- Records of all prior antiarrhythmic medications and their response
- Records of any prior ablation procedures or device implantations
- A full list of current medications including anticoagulants
- Your passport and travel/health insurance documents
What to Expect on the Day
Shanghai's leading electrophysiology centers are equipped with state-of-the-art 3D electroanatomical mapping systems, cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation platforms, pulsed field ablation (PFA) technology, and dedicated electrophysiology laboratories. Most catheter ablation procedures are performed under sedation or general anesthesia and require a 1–2 day hospital stay. CMCS will ensure all communication is clear and that you leave with a complete understanding of your arrhythmia condition and treatment plan. If structural heart disease evaluation or interventional cardiology input is needed alongside arrhythmia management, we can coordinate referrals to Dr. Ge Junbo's Cardiology team at Zhongshan Hospital seamlessly.
Contact CMCS to Get Started
Ready to book your arrhythmia or electrophysiology consultation in Shanghai? Contact our team today:
CMCS is your trusted medical concierge partner in Shanghai — making world-class Chinese healthcare accessible to international patients.
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