Award-Winning Atrial Fibrillation Program
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common heart arrhythmia, affecting nearly 3 million Americans. It occurs when the heart's two upper chambers contract fast and irregularly. Because AFib can lead to a possible stroke or heart attack, it's critical to diagnose and treat any signs of it immediately.
Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute's Atrial Fibrillation Program is equipped with the most innovative technology and advanced methods. We are the only program in Central Florida to have full accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care for its Atrial Fibrillation Program. We've also been named a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for exceptional heart and vascular care.
The Latest AFib Treatments
There are a variety of options available to treat AFib. The treatment you and your doctor choose depends on many factors, including whether you have other problems with your heart and if you're able to take medications to control your heart rhythm. Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers the most up-to- technology and procedures available for safe, effective treatment of AFib, including:
- This type of cardiac ablation uses cold energy to scar and destroy tissue in the heart to disrupt faulty electrical signals causing the irregular heartbeat.
- This type of cardiac ablation uses heat energy to scar and destroy tissue in the heart to disrupt faulty electrical signals causing the irregular heartbeat.
- This minimally invasive surgical treatment, done in two stages, combines the best of electrophysiology and cardiac surgery treatments to help restore a normal heart rhythm.
- The surgeon creates a maze-like pattern of lesions on the surface of the heart to channel the heart's natural electrical signals to regulate the heartbeat.
- In this minimally invasive procedure, the physician places the Watchman Implant to close the left atrial appendage in the heart, preventing the possibility of stroke by stopping potentially harmful blood clots from entering the blood stream and traveling to the brain.
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