Question 1

What is electrophysiology?

Accepted Answer

Electrophysiology is the study of the electrical activities of the heart. It focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders, ensuring your heart beats correctly.

Question 2

What heart rhythm disorders do you treat?

Accepted Answer

We treat a variety of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), bradyarrhythmia (slow heart rate), heart failure (with cardiac resynchronization devices), supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation and premature ventricular contractions (PVCs).

Question 3

What is ablation?

Accepted Answer

Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure where a catheter is used to eliminate abnormal heart tissue causing arrhythmias, helping your heart beat normally.

Question 4

What types of implanted devices do you offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer a range of implanted devices, including pacemakers, biventricular pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators and arrhythmia monitoring devices. These devices help regulate your heart rhythm and improve your quality of life.

Question 5

Why is it important to have an implanted device checked regularly?

Accepted Answer

Regular device checks are essential to ensure your implanted device, like a pacemaker or ICD, is working correctly to manage your heart rhythm. It’s also important to check its battery life.

Question 6

How do I know if I need treatment for a heart rhythm disorder?

Accepted Answer

If you experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath or irregular heartbeats, it's important to seek medical evaluation. Our team can provide comprehensive assessments to determine the best course of action.

Question 7

What are the benefits of minimally invasive procedures?

Accepted Answer

Minimally invasive procedures typically result in shorter hospital stays, faster recoveries, reduced pain and improved quality of life compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

Question 8

Do I need a referral to access heart rhythm services at OhioHealth?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your physician needs to refer you to our heart rhythm services. Once referred, one of our coordinators will contact you to schedule your first visit.

Question 9

Can I get a second opinion at OhioHealth?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We offer second opinions to ensure you receive the most accurate diagnosis and the best possible treatment plan for your condition.

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