Arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder) happens when the electrical impulses that cause the heart to pump are too fast, too slow, or irregular. While usually not life-threatening, a heart rhythm disorder may deprive your brain and other organs of the oxygen-rich blood they need. That's why it's important to talk with your doctor if you suspect you have an arrhythmia.
Advanced Treatment for Heart Rhythm Disorders
Erlanger offers the most advanced treatment techniques for heart rhythm disorders. In fact, we serve as an international physician training center for cutting-edge procedures like laser lead extraction and subcutaneous-ICD implantation. Our team is also involved in clinical trials for cardiac resynchronization therapy and cardiac ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that can often cure this common heart problem. Our goal is to effectively manage your heart rhythm disorder, and restore your quality of life.
Erlanger Is a Leader in Heart Rhythm Disorder Treatment and Training
- The first right-ventricular assist device in Chattanooga
- The first laser lead extraction in Chattanooga
- The first subcutaneous ICD in the region and the only training center for this procedure in Tennessee
- The first percutaneous endovascular balloon for lead extraction in Tennessee to prevent serious complications
- The first multi-point pacing for heart failure in Chattanooga
- The only atrial fibrillation center in Chattanooga
Heart Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias) We Treat
Erlanger Cardiology offers world-renowned expertise in treating all types of heart rhythm disorders, including those listed below. We are also home to the region’s only Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Center, a major treatment and research center focused on the most common heart rhythm disorder.
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF, AFib)
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD)
- Bradycardia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Heart Block
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
- Palpitation
- Premature Heartbeats / Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC)
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Tachycardia
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPWS)
Related Services
- Atrial Fibrillation Center at Erlanger
- Pediatric Cardiology through Children's Hospital at Erlanger