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Loyola’s heart rhythm specialists (electrophysiologists)
are among the nation’s leaders in the care of patients
with heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). A skilled
team of physicians, nurses and other health-care professionals
provides an integrated approach to the diagnosis and
treatment of a variety of
rhythm disturbances and associated underlying conditions.
Loyola serves as a major regional and national referral
center for the treatment of complex rhythm problems,
offering treatment options often unavailable elsewhere.
Since many different conditions such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and valve disease predispose people to the development of atrial fibrillation, it’s critical to fight the underlying causes of this condition. We specifically tailor our therapy to each patient in order to reduce the risk of stroke, eliminate symptoms, improve overall health and increase the quality of life.
The heart rhythm specialists at Loyola offer leading technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation including pharmacologic treatments, ablation, device and surgical therapy. The team is comprised of specialists in electrophysiology, heart failure, vascular disease and cardiac surgery, along with specialty nurse practitioners and ancillary staff.
Tests for This Specialty
Dobutamine stress echocardiogram
Exercise myocardial perfusion scan
Exercise echocardiogram (stress echo)
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
Electrophysiology study
Event monitor
Holter monitor
MUGA scan
Pharmacological myocardial perfusion scan
Signal averaged electrocardiogram
Tilt testing
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Transthoracic echocardiogram
Treadmill stress
test
Treatments for This Specialty
Cardioversion
Radio frequency catheter ablation
Implantable cardiac defibrillators
Lead extraction
Lifestyle modifications
Medications
Pacemakers
Locations and Contacts
A full spectrum of heart and vascular services is offered
in Maywood at:
Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine
For more information or to make an appointment with a physician, please call (888) LUHS-888.
Related Links
About atrial fibrillation
Types of rhythm disorders
(arrhythmias)
Pacemaker/Defibrillator Clinic
Sally & Jim Dowdle
Electrophysiology Laboratories
Cardiology
services
Program Director
David Wilber, MD
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