Arrhythmia Care

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Fluttering. Quivering. Dizziness. Shortness of breath. Chest pain. If you are among the millions of people who have atrial fibrillation (AFib), you know all too well how frightening and uncomfortable these symptoms can be.

AFib is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk of strokes, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Although AFib itself usually isn’t life-threatening, it is a serious medical condition that sometimes requires emergency treatment.

Appointments

Refer Patient

Clinical Trials

Symptoms of AFib

Some people with AFib have no symptoms and are unaware of their condition until it’s discovered during a physical examination or check-up. Those who do have AFib symptoms may experience signs and symptoms including:

Palpitations

Weakness

Reduced ability to exercise

Fatigue

Lightheadedness

Dizziness

Shortness of breath

Chest pain

Types of AFib

Occasional

Persistent

Long-Standing Persistent

Permanent

Treatment Options

Medication

Surgical Procedures

The WATCHMAN Implant is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure for people with atrial fibrillation that is not caused by a heart valve problem who need an alternative to blood thinners.

See our feature on WIBW-TV here celebrating our 500th WATCHMAN procedure.

A cardiac ablation is our most commonly performed procedure to treat an arrhythmia. Ablation is our newest technology that scars tissue in your heart to block irregular electrical signals. Long flexible tubes (catheters) are threaded through blood vessels to the heart.

Nonsurgical Procedures

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