Treatment and Technology
…recorder. Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation Yet another advanced technology used at Rhode Island Hospital to treat abnormal heart rhythms is radiofrequency catheter ablation. During this procedure, a narrow flexible wire is inserted into a blood vessel and sent to the heart to determine where an abnormal…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Intracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)
…effectiveness of medication in controlling an arrhythmia * To determine if the focus (the place from where the arrhythmia is coming) should be ablated. If ablation is appropriate, it will be formed immediately. * To evaluate the need for a permanent pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator… related searches:electrophysiology
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
…tachycardia may include electrical cardioversion (shock) or catheter ablation with a special type of energy called radiofrequency. This destroys the accessory pathway using a catheter (tube) inserted into the body to reach the heart. The success rate for this procedure ragnes between 85 - 95%, depending…
Special Programs
…electrophysiologists have broad expertise in arrhythmia treatment with medical and ablative techniques, and with implantable anti-arrhythmia devices. Our labs feature biplane fluoroscopy, advance cardiac mapping systems and state-of-the-art ablation systems. * More about electrophysiology Endoscopy Suite Our endoscopy… related searches:certificate programs | insomnia | sleep study | apc building
What is an Electrophysiology Study?
…chamber of the heart by a technique known as "mapping." Mapping involves moving a catheter around the heart chamber to identify areas of abnormal tissue. More importantly, mapping can identify the specific site of the abnormal rhythm. More about heart mapping Radiofrequency Ablation In some cases, the…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Atrial fibrillation/flutter
…fibrillation, rapid heart rates, and intolerance to medication may require a catheter procedure on the atria called radiofrequency ablation. For some patients with atrial flutter, radiofrequency ablation is the current treatment of choice. Some patients with atrial fibrillation and rapid heart rates may need… related searches:ablation
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Arrhythmias
…arrhythmia is any disorder of your heart rate or heart rhythm, such as beating too fast (tachycardia), too slow (bradycardia), or irregularly. Alternative Names Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia Causes Normally, the 4 chambers of the heart (2 atria and 2 ventricles) contract… related searches:ablation
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
…of the heart. This procedure is called alcohol septal ablation. It helps decrease the blockage and helps blood flow out of the heart. An implantable-cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be needed to prevent sudden death. ICDs are used in high-risk patients. High risks include severe heart muscle thickness…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia Definition Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart beat initiated within the ventricles, characterized by 3 or more consecutive premature ventricular beats. Alternative Names Wide-complex tachycardia; V tach; Tachycardia - ventricular Causes Ventricular tachycardia is a potentially…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Sick sinus syndrome
…related to bradycardia (slow heart rate). Any associated tachycardia (a fast heart rate) may be treated with medications. The person will be protected from symptomatic bradycardia by a permanent implanted pacemaker. Sometimes a catheter procedure called radiofrequency ablation is used to eliminate tachycardias…
