Electrophysiology (Arrhythmia Care)

Trust CentraCare’s electrophysiology team to diagnose and treat arrhythmia, or an abnormal heartbeat. We’ll help you get relief from chest pain, fainting, dizziness, shortness of breath and other symptoms near your home right here in Minnesota.

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Diagnosing Irregular Heart Rhythms

We can detect arrhythmia with these tests, technology and procedures:

Echocardiogram (Echo) – Uses sound waves to show images of the heart
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) – Shows how fast or slow the heart is beating by measuring your heart’s electrical activity
Electrophysiology (EP) study – Places a thin tool with an electrode into your blood vessels and moves it up to your heart to map its electrical signals
Event recording – Portable ECG device that you wear for 30 days or until an arrhythmia happens
Holter monitor – Records your heart’s activity through a portable ECG device that you wear for a day or two
Loop recorder – Places a device in your chest to record your heartbeat for up to three years

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Ask for a Referral

Tell your primary care clinician if you’d like to see a heart rhythm specialist at CentraCare. After we get the referral, we’ll call you to make an appointment.

Schedule a Primary Care Visit

Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Accredited Facility Cardiac Electrophysiology

Accredited Electrophysiology Labs

You can feel confident you’ll receive high-quality care at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center. That’s because its three dedicated electrophysiology labs in St. Cloud have accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. This seal shows our commitment to quality and ongoing improvement. We’re the only program in Minnesota and one of just 22 sites in the nation to earn this seal.

Personalized Care Plan

Your care team will work with you to create a treatment plan for your type of arrhythmia. When possible, we start with nonsurgical options, such as medications.

Procedures & Treatments

Your doctor can treat irregular heart rhythms with:

Catheter ablations – Eliminate a small amount of heart tissue to block irregular heart signals and restore a normal heartbeat
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) – Places an electrical device under your skin that can stop a life-threatening arrhythmia
Pacemaker – Puts a small device in your chest to keep your heart beating steadily at the right pace

Pacemaker & ICD Clinic

When you choose CentraCare for arrhythmia treatment, you’ll benefit from:

Care near you, with locations in Alexandria, Baxter, St. Cloud and Willmar
Care from a dedicated team that ensures your device works correctly to best meet your needs
Experienced doctors and one of the largest programs in Minnesota. Each year, our clinic monitors 6,600 patients and performs 35,000 device checks remotely or in person

Atrial Fibrillation Management Program

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) refers to irregular, fast beats in your heart's upper chambers (atria). Expect your team to help you manage AFib symptoms and prevent stroke and heart failure by:

Monitoring your heart
Creating a custom treatment plan
Providing education and support to you and your family

Research

CentraCare takes part in clinical trials, giving you access to new treatments. These include the Medtronic Micra™ Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS), the world’s smallest pacemaker. CentraCare was one of only 70 sites worldwide to first offer this breakthrough technology.