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These short videos explain more about the procedures that you may need to undergo.

You can find out more about what you will happen to you – how the procedures are performed and what we can learn.

3D Electrical Mapping of the Heart

Electrical mapping of the heart is a procedure that is used to diagnose the origins of arrhythmias. This procedure uses…

Aortic valvuloplasty

Stenotic aortic valve disease can require a procedure called aortic valvuloplasty. Calcific aortic stenosis is shown here. The aortic valve is…

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Atrial fibrillation is a heart arrhythmia in which abnormal electrical signals begin in the atria (top chambers) Atrial fibrillation may…

Atrial Fibrillation and Pacemakers

Atrial fibrillation is a heart arrhythmia in which abnormal electrical signals begin in the atria (top chambers) of the heart,…

AV Node Ablation

V node ablation is a procedure used to correct irregular heartbeats by destroying the tissue within the AV node. AV…

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization refers to a procedure used to diagnose and treat certain heart conditions. To initiate a cardiac catheterization, a…

Cardiac Resynchronization (CRT) Therapy Device

A cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) device is a battery-powered device that sends electrical signals to your heart in a coordinated…

Catheter Ablation

The electrical system of the heart controls each heartbeat. Electrical impulses generated by special tissue (nodes) travel set pathways through…

Coronary Angiogram

A coronary angiogram is a test that uses x-ray imaging and contrast dye to view the coronary arteries, the blood…

Coronary Stent

A Coronary Stent is a small expandable tube shaped device used to open narrowed coronary arteries that have interrupted blood…

Echocardiogram

A cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiogram, is a diagnostic test used to view the structures of the beating heart such as…

Electrocardiogram

The electrocardiogram or ECG, records the electrical activity of the heart. It is used to determine if the heart has…

Electrophysiology Study

An electrophysiology study is performed to evaluate the electrical activity of the heart. The purpose of the electrical system of…

Heart Valve Surgery

Heart valve replacement surgery replaces an abnormal or diseased heart valve with a healthy one. There are four valves in the…

ICD Device

An Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, or ICD, is a battery-powered device that keeps track of your heartbeat, and can deliver an…

Intra-aortic Balloon Pump

An intra-aortic balloon pump or IABP is an inflatable balloon that is surgically implanted into the aorta to help the…

Left Atrial Appendage Closure

A left atrial appendage closure device can be used for atrial fibrillation patients to help prevent strokes and as an…

Mitral Valve Clip

A mitral valve clip is a device that supports an improperly functioning mitral valve. Mitral valve leaflets that do not…

Pacemaker – Dual Chamber

A pacemaker is a battery-powered device that sends electrical signals to your heart to help it beat at a proper…

Pacemaker – Single Chamber