Arrhythmia Management
Pennsylvania Hospital offers a full-service cardiovascular
section, including physicians who specialize in
the management of patients with heart rhythm disturbances
called arrhythmias. Examples of arrhythmias include:
- persistent palpitations or racing of the heart
- fainting spells (syncope)
- atrial fibrillation
- atrial flutter
- ventricular arrhythmias,
which may cause fainting spells, sudden cardiac
death, and similar serious problems
A full complement of studies are performed at
Pennsylvania Hospital to diagnose the condition.
Therapies that are used to treat the above conditions
include:
- medication
- pacemakers
- implantable defibrillators
- ablation
Penn Cardiac Care electrophysiologists at Pennsylvania
Hospital specialize in taking care of patients
with unusual heart conditions and arrhythmias
and pregnant patients who must have their arrhythmias
treated during their pregnancy.
In addition to using state-of-the-art procedures
and technology, we focus on longitudinal care
of our patients. It is reassuring to know that
patients treated by our team receive continuity
of care not always found elsewhere. From the first
appointment onward, our patients are seen by the
same physician, an approach which ensures effective
communication and mutual understanding and helps
build a solid foundation for personal support.
Our physicians perform both the studies and the
follow-up visits, allowing patients to form a
long-term relationship with a single provider.
Electrophysiology
Kar-Lai
Wong, MD
See also: Arrhythmia
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