Heart Rhythm Disorders Services

Expertise in Treating The Full Range of Irregular Heart Rhythms

Heart rhythm problems (also known as arrhythmias) occur when electrical signals that coordinate how and when the heart beats aren’t working properly. Either the heart beats too fast, too slow or is irregular. Disruptions to the heart’s rhythm and pumping can have serious consequences.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, however, there are a wide range of other heart rhythm irregularities.

Our physicians identify each patient's type of arrhythmia and site of origin using the most advanced computerized 3-dimensional mapping equipment in our state-of-the-art electrophysiology labs. From here, we offer patients a full range of treatment options based on their unique needs, including the latest techniques, less invasive treatments, personalized medication, and emerging therapies through clinical trial partnerships.

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Inova offers the latest technology in our electrophysiology lab and clinics and is constantly advancing treatment by serving as a research partner in many clinical trials – giving our patients access to innovative and less invasive treatment options.

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Why Inova for AFib/Heart Rhythm Disorders?

Experience and Accreditation

With one of the most active electrophysiology programs in the country, Inova performs a high volume of ablation procedures, device implants, and lead extractions and carries the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for Cardiac Electrophysiology in these categories:

Testing and ablation
Device implantation
Chronic lead extraction

Specialized Care for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting 5.5 million patients in the U.S. AFib can lead to various heart-related complications such as blood clots, stroke, and heart failure. A fluttering or quivering heartbeat is the most common symptom of AFib, but others are more subtle. Early treatment is vital, as AFib becomes harder to treat as symptoms become more severe. Inova's specialty AFib team collaborates with patients' general practitioners and cardiologists to help address AFib, generally when treatment with medications fails or when AFib persists after initial treatment.

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Ask the Expert Sessions

Ask the Expert: Atrial Fibrillation — What you need to know about symptoms, treatment and prognosis with Stephen Gaeta, MD, PhD

Ask the Expert: Atrial Fibrillation — What you need to know about symptoms, treatment and prognosis with Brett Atwater, MD

Ask the Expert: Atrial Fibrillation — What you need to know about symptoms, treatment and prognosis with Adam Fein, MD