Arrhythmia Care
No matter what type of arrhythmia you have, we can help. We’re here to restore your heart rhythm and your quality of life.
You don’t have to let an irregular heartbeat hold you back. Virtua’s arrhythmia specialists offer the treatments you need to maintain a healthy heart and active life.
Our Approach to Arrhythmia Care
An irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) is more than just a fluttery feeling in your chest.
When your heart beats too quickly (tachycardia), too slowly (bradycardia), or erratically, it can affect every aspect of your life. You may have:
- Extreme fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting spells
- A higher risk of heart failure, stroke, or sudden cardiac arrest
Fortunately, most arrhythmias are manageable. Some can even be cured. But getting your heart rhythm (and symptoms) under control requires the help of an experienced provider.
South Jersey’s most advanced arrhythmia treatments
Whether you have atrial fibrillation (AFib) or supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), you’ll find the latest treatment options at Virtua. Our areas of expertise include:
- Medication
- Cardiac ablation
- Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
- Surgery
Our providers take a personalized approach to determining which treatments are right for you. For example, we:
- Discuss your medical history: We want to know if you’ve already tried any arrhythmia treatments, and whether they helped.
- Listen to your preferences: We’ll ask how your current symptoms affect you and discuss your goals for treatment.
- Review your options: We’ll discuss the different ways we can treat your arrhythmia, and the benefits and risks of each.
Virtua Arrhythmia Care Providers
Our providers can diagnose and treat nearly any type of arrhythmia.
Virtua Arrhythmia Care Locations
We offer arrhythmia care throughout South Jersey, including locations in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Sewell, and Woodbury.
The Virtua Difference for Arrhythmia Care
Accredited arrhythmia care
You can have complete confidence in our ability to diagnose and manage complex arrhythmias. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital was the first in New Jersey to earn the American College of Cardiology accreditation for its electrophysiology (EP) lab. This distinction means we’ve met or exceeded strict safety and quality standards that lead to better patient outcomes.
Accredited arrhythmia care
You can have complete confidence in our ability to diagnose and manage complex arrhythmias. Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital was the first in New Jersey to earn the American College of Cardiology accreditation for its electrophysiology (EP) lab. This distinction means we’ve met or exceeded strict safety and quality standards that lead to better patient outcomes.
The latest implantable technology
We routinely offer new devices that make it possible to help more people with arrhythmia. For example, we treat people who can’t have traditional pacemakers with leadless (wireless) options implanted directly into the heart. We also offer biventricular pacemakers and cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) devices for people with both arrhythmia and heart failure.
The latest implantable technology
We routinely offer new devices that make it possible to help more people with arrhythmia. For example, we treat people who can’t have traditional pacemakers with leadless (wireless) options implanted directly into the heart. We also offer biventricular pacemakers and cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) devices for people with both arrhythmia and heart failure.
A game-changing, minimally invasive option
If your arrhythmia doesn’t respond to medication — or it puts you at risk for serious complications — cardiac ablation may help. With cardiac ablation, we use extreme heat or cold (or an alcohol solution) to damage small areas of heart tissue. This creates scar tissue that can’t transmit the abnormal electrical signals that cause arrhythmia.
A game-changing, minimally invasive option
If your arrhythmia doesn’t respond to medication — or it puts you at risk for serious complications — cardiac ablation may help. With cardiac ablation, we use extreme heat or cold (or an alcohol solution) to damage small areas of heart tissue. This creates scar tissue that can’t transmit the abnormal electrical signals that cause arrhythmia.
Leaders in arrhythmia research
We’re involved in many clinical trials for the next generation of arrhythmia treatments. For example, we routinely study — and help refine — new cardiac ablation techniques. And in 2021, we were first in the nation to implant an investigational defibrillation device for people with ventricular tachycardia. As a Virtua patient, you may be among the first to try the next promising arrhythmia treatment.
Leaders in arrhythmia research
We’re involved in many clinical trials for the next generation of arrhythmia treatments. For example, we routinely study — and help refine — new cardiac ablation techniques. And in 2021, we were first in the nation to implant an investigational defibrillation device for people with ventricular tachycardia. As a Virtua patient, you may be among the first to try the next promising arrhythmia treatment.
Comprehensive cardiac care
Many people with arrhythmia have (or are at risk for) other heart problems. Our arrhythmia experts will make sure you get all the care you need by partnering with other Virtua providers. These include heart failure specialists, heart surgeons, interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiac rehab specialists.
Comprehensive cardiac care
Many people with arrhythmia have (or are at risk for) other heart problems. Our arrhythmia experts will make sure you get all the care you need by partnering with other Virtua providers. These include heart failure specialists, heart surgeons, interventional cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and cardiac rehab specialists.
Make an appointment
If you often feel like your heart is racing, fluttering, or skipping beats, contact Virtua. One of our cardiologists or electrophysiologists can see if you have an arrhythmia and recommend treatments.