REFFERING PHYSICIANS

A minimally invasive procedure to treat irregular heartbeats by destroying abnormal heart tissue that causes the arrhythmia. During the procedure, a flexible tube (catheter) is guided through a blood vessel to the heart, where it delivers energy to scar or destroy the problematic tissue. The procedure can improve quality of life, though recovery involves some soreness and restrictions for a short period, and the success rate varies depending on the specific condition and patient factors.

A procedure during which the heart is given a brief electrical shock to change an abnormal heart rhythm back to a normal rhythm. Used to treat atrial fibrillation and certain types of tachycardia.

A medical procedure to seal a small hole in the heart's upper chambers that didn't close after birth. This is often recommended for patients who have had a stroke from an unknown cause (cryptogenic stroke) to prevent clots from traveling to the brain. The most common method is a minimally invasive transcatheter repair, where a small device is delivered through a catheter inserted via a blood vessel in the groin to close the opening.  

Commonly known as an EP, an electrophysiology study tests the electrical conduction system of the heart. EP's are commonly used when an arrhythmia is detected that cannot be diagnosed with an EKG or Holter, stress test or echo. An EP study is often done in conjuction with an ablation.

A procedure where the doctor inserts a long, thin, flexible catheter into a blood vessel and moves it toward the heart. This allows the doctor to assess how well your heart is pumping and to look at the coronary arteries.

A treatment for heart failure that uses a special pacemaker to help the heart's ventricles beat together in a more synchronized way, improving the heart's pumping ability. A CRT device, which has three wires (leads), is implanted under the skin and sends electrical impulses to coordinate the contractions of both the right and left ventricles. This procedure can help improve heart failure symptoms, quality of life, and survival for many patients.  

a small, electronic device implanted in the chest to help regulate an abnormally slow or irregular heartbeat by sending electrical pulses to the heart. These devices are used to treat conditions like a naturally weak or damaged heart's electrical system, heart disease, and heart blockage.

A small, battery-powered device that monitors your heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock to correct a life-threatening irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). It is surgically placed under the skin, typically near the collarbone, with wires (leads) running to the heart. ICDs are used for individuals at risk of sudden cardiac arrest, such as those who have survived a past event or have certain inherited heart conditions

Also known as Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), is a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed or blocked heart arteries to restore blood flow. It involves threading a thin tube with a balloon to the blockage, inflating the balloon to widen the artery, and usually implanting a stent to keep it open. This procedure can treat symptoms of coronary artery disease and is often used during a heart attack

A medical procedure to evaluate fainting (syncope) or dizziness by monitoring how a patient's heart rate and blood pressure change when a tilt table slowly raises them from a lying to an upright position

A medical procedure that uses sound waves to create detailed images of the heart by inserting a transducer-tipped tube down the esophagus. It provides clearer images than a standard echocardiogram because the probe is closer to the heart, allowing doctors to better visualize and diagnose various heart conditions like heart valve disease, congenital heart defects, or find clots.

A minimally invasive heart procedure used to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are at high risk for bleeding and cannot tolerate long-term blood thinners. It involves implanting a small, permanent device into the left atrial appendage (LAA), a part of the heart where clots most commonly form. The device acts as a barrier, sealing off the LAA and preventing blood clots from entering the bloodstream and causing a stroke.