Care for Atrial Fibrillation
Pamela Hubbard of Effort, PA is back to gardening on her farm since undergoing balloon cryoablation, a new treatment for atrial fibrillation that freezes the tissue in the heart causing the irregular heartbeat.
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Disorganized electrical activity in the top chambers of the heart causes a rapid and disorganized heartbeat. This causes you to experience shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, weakness and lightheadedness. Despite this abnormality in the heart's conduction system, some people may experience no symptoms at all.
Diagnosis
We offer several tests to diagnose atrial fibrillation. Our experienced, knowledgeable and caring staff uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment for all of these tests:
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Echocardiogram (Echo)
- Stress Echocardiogram (Echo)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
- Exercise Stress Test
- Nuclear Exercise Stress Test
- Holter Monitor
- Electrophysiologic Study
- Insertable Loop Recorder (ILR)
- Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Test
Treatment
Medication often can be used to control atrial fibrillation. However, if diagnostic tests determine you need a procedure to correct your problem, you'll get the care you need at Lehigh Valley Health Network. We are the fifth largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania.
We offer these treatments to help your heart beat regularly:
Follow-up Care
After you receive treatment, we’ll remain by your side. We offer these services to ensure your optimal health:
This page last updated 11/22/11 10:52 AM
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