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.