Heart Rhythm Program (EP)
Our team of highly skilled heart rhythm experts (electrophysiologists), the procedure nurses and patient care coordinators is the busiest program in Chicago and provide the full range of diagnostic and treatment options for arrhythmias (irregular heart beats).
Distinguishing features with access to the Heart Rhythm Program at the University of Chicago Medical Center at 150 E. Huron include:
- Largest heart rhythm procedural volume of any academic medical center in the Chicago area.
- Cardiac catheter ablation procedures for complex arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
- Expertise in the extraction (Excimer Laser) and management of cardiac device infections and failures.
- Access to advanced catheter navigation techniques with a fully operational Stereotaxis Electrophysiology procedure room.
- Availability of pharmacologic and ablative therapies for atrial fibrillation, including investigational devices.
- Several regional access points to University of Chicago Heart Rhythm physicians including Northwest Community Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Palos Community Hospital and Hinsdale Hospital.
- Participation in several arrhythmia clinical trials related to novel device implantation and catheter ablation tools for heart rhythm disorders.
- Genetic testing