Arrhythmia Management, Electrophysiology and Pacing |
Rationale for test / treatment |
Signal Averaged Electrocardiogram (SA ECG) |
Magnify ECG to detect "late potentials" (electrical signals) suggestive of electrical scars in heart. |
Tilt Test |
For investigation of recurrent syncope. |
Flecainide Challenge Test |
To diagnose Brugada syndrome. |
Electrical Cardioversion |
For conversion of an arrhythmia usually atrial fibrillation back to sinus rhythm. |
Loop Recorder Insertion |
For investigation of recurrent syncope of unknown origin or detection of arrhythmias. |
Electrophysiology Study |
Invasive study using catheters to study the electrical properties of the heart. Needed before catheter ablation can be performed. |
Catheter Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias |
Using radiofrequency energy to ablate the abnormal focus or pathway causing the abnormal arrhythmia. |
Pacemaker Implantation – Single and Dual Chamber |
Pacemakers are needed for treatment of slow heart beat. |
ICD Implantation |
For prevention of sudden cardiac death. |
Subcutaneous ICD Implantation |
For prevention of sudden cardiac death using leads which are not placed inside the heart. |
CRT ICD Implantation |
For treatment of patients with heart failure associated with a widened QRS complex. |
Leadless Pacing |
For treatment of patients with slow heart beat without the use of pacing lead. |
Remote Monitoring |
Remotely monitor patient’s cardiac device via the internet. |
Lead Extraction |
Removal of pacing or defibrillator leads in the body which have been infected or are malfunctioning. |
LA Appendage Closure |
Percutaneous procedure that is used to close off the LA appendage so as to reduce the risk of stroke that comes as result of atrial fibrillation. |