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Private Arrhythmia Surgery for Canadians
Living with an irregular heartbeat is hard to plan around. We help Canadians reach experienced heart rhythm specialists sooner, for ablation, surgical rhythm correction and device procedures.
- EAblation, Maze and Device Care in One Plan.
- ESkip The Wait for AFib Treatment.
- EExperience With Repeat and Complex Cases.
When your heart rhythm can’t wait.
- EMany patients wait once to see an electrophysiologist, then again for a procedure date. We move your case to specialist review as soon as your records arrive.
- ERacing, fluttering or skipped beats can make work, sleep and travel hard to plan. A clear treatment date gives you something firm to plan around.
- EA returning arrhythmia after a past ablation deserves a fresh look. We connect repeat cases with teams that handle redo procedures often.
Surgical centers across Canada, USA & Europe.
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Complete care coordination - We assist with every detail.
Matched by Procedure & Complexity
Arrhythmia Specialists Matched to Your Diagnosis
Arrhythmia care often involves two kinds of experts. Electrophysiologists treat rhythm disorders from inside the heart using catheters, while cardiac surgeons perform surgical ablation such as the Maze procedure, sometimes alongside valve or bypass surgery. Some patients benefit from both teams working together. We review your diagnosis and history, then match you with the specialist or combined team best suited to your case.
Understanding Your Surgical Options
Where the Signal Starts Shapes the Treatment
An irregular heartbeat is not one condition. Atrial fibrillation, flutter, SVT and ventricular rhythms each start in different places and call for different tools. A specialist review of your recordings and imaging is what turns a general diagnosis into a specific treatment plan.
We can help you explore care for:
- NParoxysmal atrial fibrillation
- NSurgical Maze procedure
- NAtrial flutter
- NSupraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
- NVentricular tachycardia
- NFrequent premature beats (PVCs)
- NBradycardia and heart block
- NRecurring AFib after ablation
- NCatheter ablation
Your arrhythmia care, coordinated end to end.
Blood thinner timing, device checks, travel dates and post-procedure monitoring all need to line up. Your dedicated case manager keeps every piece in one place.
Patient surgical experience
Stories from recent cardiac surgery procedures.
“I’d been collecting monitor results for over a year. Within days, a specialist had gone through all of it and explained my options clearly.”
“A pacemaker made me nervous about flying for treatment. My case manager sorted the device check and paperwork ahead of time.”
“The episodes were getting in the way of work. Having a firm date and a clear plan took a lot of stress off my family and me.”
Private Cardiac Surgery Options
Specializing in private heart surgery solutions.
Heart Valve Repair
Repair or replace damaged heart valves.
Aortic Surgery
Repair or replace damaged sections of the aorta.
Congenital Heart Surgery
Repair structural defects of the heart.
Heart Transplant Surgery
Replace a failing heart with a donor heart.
Arrhythmia Surgery
Surgically correct abnormal heart rhythms.
Coronary Artery Bypass
Bypass blocked arteries to restore blood flow.
SURGICAL EXPERTISE MEETS TECHNOLOGY
3D cardiac mapping and pulsed field ablation access.
Ablation technology has changed quickly. Newer approaches such as pulsed field ablation work differently from traditional heat or cold energy. We can help you reach programs that offer these options where they suit your arrhythmia and anatomy.
- N3D electroanatomical mapping to pinpoint where abnormal rhythms start.
- NPulsed field, radiofrequency and cryoballoon ablation where appropriate.
- NIntracardiac ultrasound guidance during catheter procedures.
Expediting surgery access
We provide surgical options across Canada.
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Yukon
What Canadians ask before aortic repair.
Should I have catheter ablation or surgical ablation?
It depends. Catheter ablation is the most common approach and is often considered first. Surgical ablation, including the Maze procedure, may be recommended for long-standing persistent AFib, after catheter procedures have not held, or when you already need valve or bypass surgery. A hybrid approach combines both. Your specialist review determines which fits.
My AFib has become persistent. Is it too late for ablation?
Not necessarily. Persistent and even long-standing persistent AFib can still be treated, but the approach often changes. Your specialist may recommend treating more of the heart than the pulmonary veins, or consider a hybrid or surgical approach. Options tend to be broader when a case is reviewed earlier, which is one reason a timely specialist opinion is worth having.
I have a pacemaker or defibrillator. Can I still travel for treatment?
In most cases, yes. We coordinate a recent device check before travel, make sure the treating team has your device details, and confirm how your device will be monitored after you return home. Your specialist will advise whether any settings need adjusting around the procedure.
Is pulsed field ablation better than radiofrequency or cryoablation?
It depends on your case. Pulsed field ablation uses electrical pulses rather than heat or cold, and it is designed to act on heart muscle while limiting the effect on nearby structures such as the esophagus and the nerve that controls the diaphragm. Procedures are often shorter. Studies comparing long-term rhythm results show broadly similar outcomes in many patient groups, so the best choice depends on your arrhythmia, your anatomy, any previous procedures and the team's experience with each tool.
When is surgical ablation or the Maze procedure recommended?
Most often when you already need heart surgery, such as a valve repair or bypass, and have AFib as well. Treating both in one operation is a common and well-supported approach. Stand-alone surgical ablation is considered for selected patients, usually those with long-standing persistent AFib or where catheter procedures have not held. A cardiac surgeon and an electrophysiologist typically review these cases together.
My scans have reported different aortic measurements. Which one is correct?
This is common and usually explained by technique rather than actual change. Measurements vary depending on whether a CT, MRI or echocardiogram was used, whether the scan was ECG-gated, where along the aorta the measurement was taken, and whether the wall was included. Consistent, comparable imaging is what allows growth to be assessed reliably, and it is one of the first things a specialist review addresses.
What is a hybrid convergent procedure, and will I need two trips?
A hybrid procedure combines two approaches. A cardiac surgeon treats the outside of the heart through a small incision below the breastbone, and an electrophysiologist treats the inside with a catheter. Some teams do both stages on the same day. Others separate them by several weeks. We plan your travel and accommodation around the staging your team recommends, so you know from the start whether to expect one trip or two.
Start your care journey.
Send us a few details about your surgical needs. Our intake team will follow up within 24 – 48 hours to schedule a one-hour consultation.
