CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
73
YEAR IN REVIEW ( FY2022 )
EP procedures
1,853
EP cases
883
Pacemakers / ICDs implanted
> 320
LAAO cases
149
As a part of the comprehensive cardiovascular services on the Fort Worth campus , the electrophysiology ( EP ) program and the electrophysiologists on the medical staff are known for their expertise in treating all types of heart rhythm disorders from arrhythmia to atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia .
LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE OCCLUSION
The EP specialists on the medical staff are recognized for their ability to provide left atrial appendage closure device as a treatment option . Known as LAAO , a device is implanted in patients who have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation using a minimally invasive technique . Over time , the LAAO device works to lower the risk of stroke in heart rhythm disorder patients , and these patients are able to decrease the amount of blood thinner medication prescribed prior to the procedure .