St. Joseph’s Heart & Lung Institute offers a multi-disciplinary clinic for patients with atrial fibrillation. The clinic provides a comprehensive one-day evaluation by a team of experts including a cardiovascular surgeon and an electrophysiologist, a cardiologist specializing in abnormal heart rhythms. The clinic was established specifically for patients with atrial fibrillation to provide state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment that can potentially cure the disease and improve patients quality of life.
About Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (also called AF or AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder caused by rapid and uncoordinated conduction of electrical impulses from the upper chambers of the heart. AFib affects more than 2 million people in the U.S. with about 160,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. It is a leading cause of stroke and can lead to early heart failure and the need for a pacemaker if not treated appropriately.
There are multiple risk factors for developing AFib, including:
- Existing heart disease, such as coronary artery disease or valve disease
- Inflamed heart muscle or lining
- Previous heart attack, congestive heart failure, or recent heart surgery
- Stress or fatigue
- Excess caffeine or alcohol
- Smoking
Treatment Options
Treatments for Atrial Fibrillation may include:
Contact Us
For more information on the AFib Clinic call, 1-877-602-4111.
