Heart and Vascular Hospital
Experts You Can Trust
The Electrophysiology Center at Hackensack University Medical Center was established in 1989. Here, our board-certified electrophysiologists, along with a team of health care experts, bring their years of experience to deliver leading treatment options and excellent clinical outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation.
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Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Intervention
Our state-of-the-art catheterization lab is nationally accredited by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. It is also recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction.
Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Every minute counts once the onset of stroke symptoms begins. That’s why effective treatment delivered within the first three hours is critical to limiting a stroke’s damaging effects.
Effects of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea also affects heart rhythms. Of patients with sleep apnea, 32-82% were also found to have atrial fibrillation. Patients who underwent cardioversion to treat their atrial fibrillation, and were treated for sleep apnea, were more likely to be converted into normal heart rhythms.
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Our team of heart rhythm specialists (known as electrophysiologists) are dedicated to providing high quality and compassionate care for the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heartbeats, also known as arrhythmias, and many other heart rhythm disorders.