Podcasts – Heart Rhythm Center

Dr. Jeff Williams' Discussion forum for biotechnology, pacemakers, defibrillators, and electrophysiology studies including ablation.

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Psychosocial Impact of Arrhythmias

This is the final podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and we will be discussing how patients can adjust to living with heart rhythm disorders. We will start with adjusting to life after being diagnosed with heart-rhythm abnormalities. Next, we'll talk about the quality of life in heart-rhythm patients and how do arrhythmias affect you and your family. Arrhythmias in children and young adults can be challenging and we'll spend time on this issue. Finally, we'll examine patients that have...

Apr 21, 2018

Postoperative Care following EP Studies

This is the eleventh podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and we will be discussing the postoperative care following EP studies. We will cover care of the vascular access sites including showering/bathing restrictions. Other activity limitations including driving issues will be addressed. Finally, the first followup appointment after the EP study will be explained as well as lifestyle limitations that may be recommended. Please check back with the Heart Rhythm Center for the final podcas...

Apr 19, 2018

Possible Complications of Electrophysiology Studies and Ablations

This is the tenth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and we will be discussing the complications that can occur during or after EP studies. We begin the discussion with an explanation of the types of complications and their treatment. We will end by discussing special EP studies and ablations that may have higher rates of complications and lower success rates. Please check back with the Heart Rhythm Center for future podcasts: Postoperative Care after an EP Study (and possible ablation...

Apr 13, 2018

The Electrophysiology Study and Ablation Procedure

This is the ninth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and it focuses on the preparations necessary before proceeding with an electrophysiology study including elements of the preoperative workup. We will discuss the electrophysiology laboratory where the procedure is performed and steps involved in performing the procedure. We'll talk about what happens if your doctor cannot find or ablate the arrhythmia as well as postoperative care. Finally, we will discuss advanced treatment options ...

Apr 12, 2018

Treatment Options for Arrhythmias

This is the eighth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and it focuses on the treatment options for arrhythmias. We will be discussing everything from lifestyle modifications that may help reduce arrhythmias as well as medications that are often used in arrhythmia treatment. Topics include: Lifestyle, Can exercise cause heart-rhythm problems?, Medications, Anticoagulation, Ablation, and Cardioversion. Please check back with the Heart-Rhythm-Center.com for future podcasts to include: The ...

Apr 03, 2018

What Are the Common Ventricular (Bottom-Chamber) Tachycardias?

This is the sixth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and it focuses on the common ventricular arrhythmias that many patients may experience. We will be discussing premature ventricular contractions (called PVC's) which are very common and thankfully usually quite harmless. We will also be discussing various types of ventricular tachycardias; many are easily treated though some may require defibrillator therapy. A brief outline includes: Premature ventricular contractions, Ventricular t...

Mar 27, 2018

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

This is the sixth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and it focuses on atrial fibrillation. We will be discussing the most common arrhythmia seen in clinical practice. The listener will be introduced to the mechanisms of, causes of, and treatments for atrial fibrillation. There are extensive explanations about the noninvasive and invasive treatments available for atrial fibrillation. Topics include: Normal electrical activation versus atrial fibrillation, Signs and symptoms, Causes of ...

Mar 21, 2018

What are the Common Supraventricular (Top-Chamber) Tachycardias?

This is the fifth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and it focuses on the most common supraventricular (top-chamber) tachycardias (SVT). We will be discussing a variety of the more common SVT seen in clinical practice and clinical scenarios are used to introduce the listener to these types of arrhythmias. Arrhythmias discussed include: Premature atrial contractions, AV-node reentrant tachycardia, AV reentrant tachycardia, Atrial tachycardia, Atrial flutter, and Atrial fibrillation (wi...

Mar 16, 2018

Work-up and Evaluation of Heart-Rhythm Disorders (Meeting the Heart Rhythm Physician)

This is the fourth podcast in the What are Palpitations? series and it focuses on what to expect during your visit with the heart rhythm specialist. We will be discussing what information we hope to glean from the patient during our initial visit and what may help us determine if you are at risk for heart rhythm disorders. Topics discussed include: History of present illness, Past medical and surgical history, Social history, Family history, Physical exam (including vital signs), and Pertinent s...

Mar 13, 2018

How Are Heart-Rhythm Abnormalities Diagnosed?

The third podcast in the What are Palpitations? series focuses on what tools/techniques your care providers have to diagnose abnormal heart rhythms. Topics include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Twenty-four-hour Holter monitor, Two- to four-week outpatient telemetry monitor, Hospital telemetry, Smartphone-based applications, Tilt-table test, and Implantable loop recorders Please check back with the Heart Rhythm Center for future podcasts to include: Work-up and Evaluation of Heart-Rhythm Disor...

Mar 08, 2018

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