Electrophysiology

When something doesn’t feel right

Heart rhythm issues (called arrhythmias) can happen in otherwise healthy hearts. In some cases, they’re harmless. In others, they may increase your risk for more serious conditions like heart disease or stroke.

That uncertainty can make it hard to know what to do next. That’s where specialized testing and expert care make a difference.

Getting clear answers

We use advanced testing, including electrophysiology (EP) studies, to understand exactly what’s causing your symptoms. This allows us to identify the type and severity of your heart rhythm issue and recommend the most effective path forward.

Conditions we commonly treat

One of the most common rhythm conditions is atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), where the upper chambers of your heart beat out of sync. This can lead to symptoms like:

• Irregular or rapid heartbeat

• Fatigue or weakness

• Shortness of breath

• Lightheadedness

You don’t have to manage these symptoms on your own.

Treatment options designed around you

Your care plan is built around your specific condition, lifestyle and goals. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

• Medications to regulate your heart rhythm

• Devices that help maintain a steady heartbeat

• Minimally invasive procedures, such as catheter ablation

Our team will walk you through each option so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Feel more in control of your heart health

When you understand what’s happening and have a clear plan, you can move forward with greater peace of mind. Our goal is to help you feel better, reduce your risks and get back to living your life without constant worry about your heart.

Conditions we treat

The most common type of arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) and is the result of the top portion or atria of the heart beating out of rhythm. An electrophysiology (EP) study is used to diagnosis the type and severity of arrhythmias.

We treat a variety of conditions for patients including:

• Arrhythmias

• Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)

• Bradycardia

• Long QT syndrome

• Sudden cardiac arrest

• Supraventricular tachycardia

• Tachycardia

• Ventricular fibrillation

• Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome

Treatments and procedures

Treatment can involve many different therapies from medications, to devices to control your heart beat, to catheter based procedures called ablations. Genesis treatments, procedures and device implantations include:

• Biventricular devices

• Cardiac device monitoring · Catheter ablation for Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)

• Catheter ablation for fast heart rate (Tachycardia)

• Defibrillators

• Device implants

• Electrical cardioversion for fast heart rate (Fibrillation)

• Electrical cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)

• Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)

• Laboratory tests

• Lead extractions

• Left atrial appendage closure

• Medication adjustments

• Pacemaker for Bradycardia (slow heartbeat)

• Pacemaker for heart failure