Referring Patients for Arrhythmia Management & Treatment
Treating All Types of Atrial & Ventricular Arrhythmia
Our electrophysiologists are internationally recognized in the management of all types of complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmia. We offer comprehensive services, which include state-of-the-art diagnostics, treatments, and minimally invasive procedures. Our team works to identify patients at high risk of sudden cardiac death and alert referring physicians when significant rhythm abnormalities are detected.
Atrial Fibrillation Management
Our Atrial Fibrillation Clinic includes consultation for afib ablation and anti-arrhythmic drugs, as well as cardioversion, placement of the Watchman left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) device, and access to clinical trials.
We have extensive expertise in pulsed field ablation (PFA) to treat afib. PFA uses electrical pulses to target the myocardium without damaging surrounding structures. In certain situations, we also perform radiofrequency and cryoablation to destroy an area of tissue involved in the arrhythmia.
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation can be an effective treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation. We perform PVI ablations without fluoroscopy, eliminating radiation exposure to patients and staff.
Treating Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Members of the section of Electrophysiology created the VT Center at BIDMC to coordinate timely, safe, and effective treatment of ventricular tachycardia and other ventricular arrhythmias while driving to advance the field with clinical investigation. The Center offers catheter ablation, temporary and durable nerve blocks, and noninvasive targeted radiation therapy.
Andre d’Avila, MD, Director of the VT Center, is a leader in mapping and ablation of complex atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia. He and his colleagues in Brazil at the Hospital Cardiologico Florianopolis have pioneered the field of epicardial ablation and Dr. d’Avila was instrumental in bringing this technique to the United States. He is currently the Director of Electrophysiology Research at BIDMC.
Device Management
Both routine and urgent patient appointments are available daily in our Pacemaker and Defibrillator Clinic for:
- Standard and novel leadless pacemakers
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
Our faculty work with dedicated nurses and technicians to make sure every device is customized to the patient to provide the most benefit and best arrhythmia monitoring.
Lead Extractions
In consultation with BIDMC cardiac surgeons and infectious disease specialists, our electrophysiologists oversee one of New England's busiest practices in lead removal services.
Contact Us
To refer a patient to BIDMC's Arrhythmia Services for evaluation or treatment: