Advanced treatments for electrical conditions of the heart
We’ve cared for patients with arrhythmias since we opened the region’s first center dedicated to these conditions in 1985. Today, we provide unrivaled care for even the most challenging cases.
Our electrophysiology program is the leading referral program in the region. The doctors are internationally recognized for their research and are involved with clinical trials that test the next generation of treatments.
We have more experience than any other center in the mid-atlantic region in using the WATCHMAN™ device for reducing the risk of stroke related to atrial fibrillation (AFib), and we’re a national leader in the use of intense cold (cryoablation) to treat AFib. Our Comprehensive Atrial Fibrillation Management Program and Complex Arrhythmia Program provide even more specialized care for patients.
Conditions
We perform more than 5,000 procedures per year to treat AFib and many other conditions, including:
MHVI offers one of the largest teams of electrophysiology specialists in the mid-Atlantic region
Treatments
Patients have access to a range of treatments for these conditions, such as:
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Cardiac ablation, or using heat or cold to create scar tissue on the heart, including techniques specifically for AFib
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Electrical cardioversion, which shocks the heart with electrical energy to restore a normal rhythm
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Left atrial appendage closure, a minimally invasive procedure to reduce the risk of stroke in people with AFib
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implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers
Placement of devices to control heart rhythm, such as
Our providers
Expert cardiology care
Getting the care you need starts with seeing one of our cardiologists.
Additional information
Cardiac rehabilitation
Recover faster and improve your quality of life after heart disease or treatment with help from our exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and dietitians.
Ask MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute
Have general questions for our heart and vascular program? Email us at AskMHVI@medstar.net. If you have clinically-specific questions, please contact your physician’s office.