Cardiology treatments
Following your diagnosis, Dr Scott Gall offers a range of treatments. Your treatment plan will be tailored to suit your individual requirements.
Medications
Many conditions can be treated with medications sometimes alone or in conjunction with other treatments.
Ablation treatments
Ablation treatments are designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms by burning or blocking abnormal pathways or signals within the heart. Ablations can vary significantly depending on the underlying problem being treated. I ensure that any planned ablation treatment is individually tailored to the patient with the aim of achieving the best outcomes.
Ablation of SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
SVTs are usually as a result of an extra pathway or connection between the top and bottom chambers which can cause fast heart rhythms. These can be identified and treated using a number of thin wires (catheters) that are positioned in the heart through the vein at the top of the leg. This is done usually under local anaesthetic, and it allows a detailed electrical assessment of the heart and treatment to get rid of the abnormal connection using radiofrequency energy ablation.
AF (AFib/Atrial Fibrillation) ablation
AF ablations can be performed under general anaesthetic or with local anaesthetic and sedation. Whilst treating all types of abnormal heart rhythm, I specialise in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. I use some of the latest technologies available aiming to give patients the best outcomes.
Some of the options for AF ablation are as follows:
3D Mapping
This involves creating a 3D computerised model of the heart and aims to identify the areas that need treating. I use some of the latest high definition mapping systems which aim to give the best outcomes due to being incredibly detailed.
Laser Ablation
This involves inflating a balloon within the veins causing AF. The balloon is adjustable in size to fit all shapes and sizes of veins and has a tiny camera within in which allows me to be very specific with the treatment as I can see the veins directly. This is designed to give better first time outcomes from AF ablation.
Now regarded as an expert in laser ablation for AF, I have presented on the subject at several international meetings and hosting an international symposium at Spire Hospital Manchester in February 2020. I have trained consultants from the UK and around the world in laser ablation, and have one of the most extensive experiences in the world in using this technology having treated over 700 patients.
Ablation of other conditions
Other conditions can also be treated effectively with ablation. These include atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia (VT) and some ectopics.
Athletes
I have a specialist interest in sports cardiology and have treated many athletes with arrhythmias including amateur and professional aiming to allow them to continue to perform optimally at their chosen sport. As a keen sportsman I understand the importance of ensuring that any treatment offered is not detrimental to performance and can advise on appropriate rehabilitation back into training post procedure.
“Dr Gall has a very calm approach to patient care which put me at my ease. I was most grateful for his simple explanation of my heart problem which made it easy for me to understand his diagnosis and proposed treatment.”
— 1 Sept 2025
