Electrophysiology Program
Saint Luke's electrophysiology program:
- Implants more than 1,500 cardiac rhythm devices annually
- Performs more than 700 electrophysiology studies and catheter ablations each year, including 320 left atrial ablation procedures
- Leads the region in electrophysiology research
- Developed a computerized protocol system to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest
- Enhanced community awareness of sudden cardiac arrest through the Heart Safe Community Partnership
Common conditions
Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute provides prevention and treatment for the following conditions:
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Fainting spells triggered by slow heart rate
- Sudden cardiac arrest
- Congestive heart failure
- Supraventricular tachycardia (Wolff-Parkinson-White, AV nodal re-entry, atrial tachycardia)
- Ventricular tachycardia
Our electrophysiology services include:
- Antiarrhythmic management
- Atrial fibrillation interventional services
- Biventricular devices
- Cardioversion
- Catheter ablations
- Complex LASER lead extractions
- ICD generator replacement
- ICD implantation
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Pacemakers
- Resynchronization therapy
- Treatment for atrial fibrillation
- Treatment for ventricular tachycardia
Pioneering tomorrow's cardiac technology
With Saint Luke’s electrophysiology services, patients will benefit from:
- Highly trained physicians, nurses, and technicians with extensive electrophysiology experience
- Continued electrophysiology research
- Access to advanced investigational treatments, like the Watchman® device
- 3-D mapping for electrophysiology studies
- Sophisticated electrophysiology procedural expertise
- Remote pacemaker and defibrillator monitoring
- Appointments availability
- Multiple locations
- Pacemaker and defibrillator checks
ICD Support Group
We facilitate a support group for patients who have been diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening heart condition that requires an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD). The support group meets every other month, March through December. Each session offers an educational theme on the latest research-based information to help improve participants’ quality of life.
Meetings focus on a variety of ICD-related topics, including:
- Traveling with your ICD
- Exercise
- A heart-healthy diet
- The role of a caregiver
- Psychosocial concerns
- Sudden cardiac death risk factors
- Performing compressions during CPR and using an automatic external defibrillator
- Ejection fraction
For upcoming meetings and locations, email Beth Palermo or call 816-751-8303.
Contact us
To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 816-751-8415.
Providers

Michael J Giocondo, MD

Sanjaya K Gupta, MD

Brian M Ramza, MD

Daniel A Steinhaus, MD

Alan P Wimmer, MD

Kayla J Barta, RN, ANP
