Arrhythmia Afib

Treatment for Arrhythmias and
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)

Expert Care for Arrhythmias & Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Treatment

If you sometimes experience an irregular heart beat, you may have an arrhythmia, like atrial fibrillation (AFib) . Expert medical care can help get your heart back to a steady pace.

The electrophysiologists (irregular heartbeat specialists) at Emory Heart & Vascular offer a full range of treatments for arrhythmias. We will partner with you to find the best therapy for you.

Arrhythmia & AFib Treatment

If you have an arrhythmia, Emory Healthcare electrophysiologists will recommend a treatment based on your health, your heart’s condition and your risk for other heart disease and complications.

To treat your arrhythmia, our specialists may suggest:

  • Medications that can be used to treat some arrhythmias and prevent episodes of irregular heartbeat.
  • Ablation, a procedure that uses X-rays to guide thin, flexible tubes (catheters) through your blood vessels to your heart. Various ablation tools can be used to heat or freeze areas inside the heart which are causing the arrhythmia.
  • Cardioversion, which is a procedure in which the electrical system in the heart can be reset to correct an arrhythmia. This is done with a low-grade electrical shock which is done while you are put to sleep for a few minutes. 
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators & Pacemakers, which are devices placed in your chest. They send electrical pulses to give you a steady heartbeat.
  • Loop recorders, which are small devices also placed in your chest that record the electrical activity of your heart.

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a specific kind of arrhythmia. It is a very fast, irregular heartbeat. If you have this condition, our experts may recommend any of the above treatments. They may also suggest:

  • Blood-thinning medications
  • Left atrial appendage occlusion, which is a procedure in which a device is placed inside the heart to prevent blood clots from forming.

Arrhythmias happen when your heart’s electrical signals make it beat too fast, too slow or in an inconsistent pattern. AFib is a very fast, irregular heartbeat.

Why Choose Emory Heart & Vascular 

Millions of Americans have an arrhythmia. AFib is the most common irregular heart rhythm. Emory Heart & Vascular is one of the Southeast’s few fully comprehensive AFib treatment programs.

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