What Is Pulmonary Vein Isolation, or PVI?
As the name suggests, the pulmonary or lung veins are the vessels that deliver oxygenated blood from the lungs into […]
Tips for Before and After an Ablation to Improve Odds of Success
The prospect of an atrial fibrillation / Afib ablation procedure can feel daunting, especially if this is your first major […]
Comparing Cardiac Catheter Ablation Success During Paroxysmal Versus Persistent and Long-Standing Persistent Afib
When we diagnose patients with Afib, we must discuss the difference between varying stages of the condition, as this can […]
Artificial Intelligence in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation & Other Arrhythmias
By now, we’ve all seen the incredible technological advances modern society has made. While we routinely see new devices on […]
Determining the Length of Hospital Stay After Cardiac Catheter Ablation for Afib
Because of the complexity of cardiac catheter ablation and the technology needed, ablations are performed in a specialized operating room […]
Can I Be Too Old for Cardiac Catheter Ablation?
Electrophysiology is one of the most technologically advanced specialties in modern medicine. In our quest to make cardiovascular procedures ever […]
Help! My Doctor Says My EKG Is Normal, but My Heart Is Still Pounding!
Please note that if you are experiencing any out of the ordinary cardiovascular issues, dial 911 or go to your […]
The Most Dangerous Cardiac Arrhythmia
When we think of dangerous heart related issues, arrhythmias don’t often make the list. Everybody jumps straight to heart attack […]
Will I Need a Second Ablation?
One of the great advances in cardiac rhythm management has been the invention and subsequent popularity of cardiac catheter ablation […]
The Difference Between AFib and a Heart Attack and Why They Feel So Similar
Many times, patients who experience a particularly bad episode of atrial fibrillation or AFib end up in the emergency room […]