A-fib Ablation
Learn about Pulmonary Vein Isolation (PVI) and how our cardiac experts are using PVI, a type of cardiac ablation, to treat atrial fibrillation (A-Fib).
Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices
Cardiac rhythm management devices are small battery-powered devices that are placed inside your body to help monitor and control your heart rhythm.
Catheter Ablation
Our vascular surgeons at UPMC in Central Pa. offer cardiac ablation to treat disturbances with heart rhythms.!
Electrical Cardioversion
Electrical cardioversion is a procedure we offer to our patients to correct irregular heart rhythms caused by atrial fibrillation.
Electrophysiology
Our electrophysiology program at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute offers a full range of services with experienced specialists to treat your symptoms.
Electrophysiology (EP) Study
Find out how our cardiologists use Electrophysiology (EP) Study procedures to diagnose heart rhythm problems and find treatments for cardiac patients.
Hybrid Ablation
At UPMC in Central Pa., we offer many procedures for heart care including hybrid ablation. View our procedures and list of benefits.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a device placed under the skin that monitors your heart rate using thin wires. Learn more.
Left Atrial Appendage Ligation (LAL)
Left Atrial Appendage Ligation is a new approach to reducing stroke risk for Atrial Fibrillation patients. Learn more.
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion/Watchman Procedure
The Watchman procedure is among the newest procedures available to prevent atrial fibrillation related stroke. Learn more about this procedure.
MAZE Procedure for A-fib
At UPMC in Central Pa., our cardiovascular surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to perform atrial fibrillation surgery.
Pacemakers
Need a pacemaker implanted? Learn about the pacemaker insertion process, how pacemakers work and how pacemakers improve the lives of cardiac patients.