Diagnosis and treatment

Our physicians identify each patient's type of arrhythmia and site of origin using the most advanced computerized 3-dimensional mapping equipment in our state-of-the-art electrophysiology labs and ablation techniques, including pulsed field ablation. We offer patients a full range of treatment options based on their unique needs, including the latest techniques, less invasive treatments, personalized medication, and emerging therapies through clinical trial partnerships.

To see the most recent data on our procedural volumes, view our latest outcomes report.

Treatment options

  • Lifestyle modification for factors such as stress, caffeine or alcohol
  • Anti-arrhythmic medication to maintain normal heart rhythm
  • Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers to slow down rapid heart rates
  • Anticoagulant medications to help prevent blood clots

Inova offers the latest procedures to help us diagnose issues and correct heart rhythms, including for those who have previously undergone ablation procedures. Most patients can go home the same day.

  • Catheter-based ablation therapies
    • AFib ablation
    • Atrioventricular (AV) node ablation
    • Cryoballoon ablation (Cryoablation)
    • Fluoroless ablation
    • Focal Impulse and Rotor Modulation (FIRM) mapping and ablation
    • Premature ventricular contraction (PVC) ablation
    • Pulsed field ablation
    • Radio-frequency ablation
    • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) ablation
    • Ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation
  • Electrophysiology (EP) study
  • Maze and hybrid catheter surgical ablation procedures
    • Maze with or without valvular surgery
    • Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
    • Non-invasive Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation (radiation therapy)
  • Convergent Procedures - for patients who continue to experience AFib following treatment using catheter ablation. During this approach a cardiac surgeon works in tandem with an electrophysiologist integrating minimally invasive surgical epicardial ablation with endocardial catheter ablation. 

The following Implantable device therapies allow us to monitor and regulate our patients' hearts as they go about their everyday lives.

  • Pacemakers
    • Conduction system
    • Leadless
    • Conventional
  • Sub-cutaneous defibrillator (S-ICD)
  • Extravascular ICD implantation: A groundbreaking therapy designed to protect against sudden cardiac death. This innovative approach provides emergency back-up pacing while keeping leads outside of your bloodstream, which helps lower the risk of infection.
  • Implantable loop recorder
  • Implantable defibrillator (ICD)
    • Conventional
    • Sub-cutaneous defibrillator
  • Cardiac Resynchronization therapy (CRT) – Newer techniques allow pacemakers to be implanted in special locations that stimulate a patient’s heart through its normal electrical pathways. This results in more natural, coordinated heart beats than the traditional implantation technique. These conduction system pacemakers may help to preserve or recover heart pumping function.
    • Bi-ventricular pacing
    • Conduction system pacing
  • Device generator change or replacement
  • WATCHMAN FLX™
  • Laser lead extraction
  • Neuromodulation Therapy/BAROSTIM THERAPY™ – This is an innovative heart failure therapy in which an implanted device stimulates the body’s natural cardiovascular reflexes to relax blood vessels, slow heart rate, and more. This can improve the heart’s ability to pump blood to the body and reduce symptoms of heart failure. Inova's heart failure and electrophysiology/heart rhythm teams use this technology when medications aren’t enough to manage heart failure symptoms.
  • Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM)/The Optimizer Smart® – This is an innovative heart failure therapy that improves the contraction of the heart – allowing more oxygen-rich blood to reach the body. Inova's heart failure and electrophysiology/heart rhythm teams use this technology when medications aren't enough to manage heart failure symptoms.