Procedure Information

Cardioversion is a procedure to correct arrhythmias (a heartbeat that is too slow, too fast or irregular). Having an arrhythmia may prevent your body from getting the blood and oxygen it needs. Chemical cardioversion uses medicines, while electrical cardioversion uses electric shocks to treat arrhythmia.

A left heart catheterization is a procedure to look at your heart and its arteries. You may need this procedure if you have chest pain, heart disease or your heart is not working as it should.

Prior to your surgery, you can play an important role in your own healthcare. The skin normally has germs and bacteria on it. Before surgery, we need to be sure that your skin is clean and free of germs.

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small device that monitors your heart rate and rhythm.

An Atrial Septal Defect Repair (ASD) is surgery to close a hole in the septum (wall) between the upper chambers of your heart.

Cardiac ablation is a procedure to treat an arrhythmia, or an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart rhythm is controlled by electrical pathways in your heart.

A cardiac loop recorder is a device used to diagnose heart rhythm problems, such as a fast or irregular heartbeat.

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a procedure used to treat problems with how your heart beats.

Endovenous ablation is a procedure that uses radiofrequency or laser energy to treat varicose veins.