Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology

• Cardioversion

  A cardioversion procedure aims to restore the heart’s normal rhythm from an abnormal rhythm using high-energy shocks. Most cardioversions are performed to treat certain types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), including atrial fibrillation.

• Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

  An Electrophysiology Study (EPS) is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose arrhythmias. During the procedure, small catheters are inserted through a vein and threaded to the heart, where they record electrical signals. This test allows our heart specialists to pinpoint the exact source of the arrhythmia and determine the best course of action for treatment.

• Radiofrequency ablation

  Radiofrequency energy (heat) or cryoablation (cold) is used to cause a small scar in an area of the heart electrical system identified during EPS as the site of an abnormal heart rhythm, resulting in a break in that circuit. RFA may be undertaken when medications fail to control an abnormal heart rhythm.

• Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI)

  During this procedure, radiofrequency energy (heat) or cryoablation (cold) are used to cause a small scar in the abnormal circuit and may treat atrial fibrillation.

• Pacemaker implantation

  For patients with bradycardia (a slow heart rate), a pacemaker can be implanted to regulate the heart’s rhythm. This small device is placed under the skin near the collarbone and sends electrical signals to the heart to maintain a normal heart rate. Our electrophysiologists offer both traditional and advanced pacemaker technology, including biventricular pacemakers and permanent pacemakers (PPM).

• Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)

  An Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) is a device that continuously monitors the heart’s rhythm and delivers a shock if it detects a dangerous arrhythmia, helping prevent sudden cardiac arrest.

• Pacing lead extraction

  Pacing lead extraction is a procedure used to remove leads (wires) from a previously implanted pacemaker or defibrillator. This procedure is typically performed under sedation or general anaesthesia and may involve a variety of techniques depending on the complexity of the lead and any associated scar tissue.

• Loop recorder

  A loop recorder is a small, implantable device that monitors and record the heart’s electrical activity over an extended period, storing data when an abnormality is detected. This helps pinpoint the cause of your symptoms and guides treatment options.

• PFA ablation with pulse

  PFA (Pulsed Field Ablation) with pulse is an advanced technique used to treat atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias by targeting the heart tissue with electrical pulses. Unlike traditional ablation methods that use heat or cold, PFA ablation uses short, intense electrical pulses to selectively damage the heart tissue responsible for irregular electrical signals.