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Electrophysiology

Restoring Your Normal Rhythm

Your heart works hard every day to keep your body moving. But when you have an irregular heartbeat, it can keep you from doing everything you want to. Cardiac electrophysiology at Saint Vincent Hospital can help you to determine the problem with your heart’s electrical system and find a treatment that can help.

Saint Vincent’s electrophysiology team of doctors, nurse specialists, radiology technicians and support staff are ready to provide you with a range of electrophysiology procedures.

Cardiac Electrophysiology Study: What to Expect

During an electrophysiology study, a small, plastic catheter is inserted through a vein in the groin and threaded to the heart. When the catheter has reached the heart, electrical signals are sent through the catheter in order to examine the electrical system in the heart.

Through the results of this study, your doctor will be able to determine the cause of your irregular heartbeat and find a treatment option right for you. We also use other related procedures to assess your heart, including resting or exercise electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitoring, echocardiography, chest X-rays and other diagnostic tools.

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Stroke Is a Leading Cause of Disability

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the U.S., happening when a blood vessel to the brain ruptures or has a blockage. The brain can’t get the blood and oxygen it needs, and that can cause serious problems. Many of the things that you can do to reduce stroke risk are the same healthy lifestyle choices that keep you in good general health:

  1. Don’t smoke and avoid second hand smoke. Cigarette smoke can damage the heart and blood vessels.
  2. Eat/drink healthy. Think color and include fruits and vegetables for meals and snacks, reduce saturated fat, trans fat, sugar and salt. Avoid fatty meats, butter and cream. Limit alcohol to one drink a day for women or two for men.
  3. Be physically active. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise. That may sound like a lot, but think of it as 10 minutes, three times a day.
  4. Have regular checkups. Manage your blood pressure if it’s high and take all medication as prescribed.
  5. Reduce and manage stress. Aim for work/life balance and seek emotional support.

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