“Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is really pretty much an epidemic, affecting 3 million people in the United States now, expected to more than double over the next 15 years,” asserts Andrew Rubin, MD, Co-Director of the Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratory at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, CA.

AFib is an electrical disorder of the heart — in fact, it’s the most common disorders of the heart. Aside from the discomfort that can occur with atrial fibrillation, AFib patients also have a very high risk of stroke.

Current treatment options range from conservative measures – medication – to advanced procedures such as cardiac ablation or the cutting-edge Watchman™ procedure. Cardiac ablation is a well-proven procedure involving the elimination of abnormal electricity in the heart. The Watchman procedure focuses on stroke prevention and eliminating the patient’s need for pills or blood thinners. For people who have problems taking medication or blood thinners, the Watchman procedure is an excellent option.

 

In this Health Insights video blog – Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Treatment Options – Dr. Rubin informs and helps us understand Afib and treatment options. He covers:

• Defining atrial fibrillation
• Stroke risk reduction
• Cardiac ablation
• The Watchman™ procedure
• Treatment goals

Eisenhower Health has a robust AFib program and some of the most modern mapping and treatment equipment available. Eisenhower Desert Cardiology Center is the third-largest Watchman implant center in Southern California, offering outstanding care for AFib patients in Coachella Valley.

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – watch this short video, read the update to the community, and share this information with your friends and family, too. More great VIDEO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Video Library. Do you also enjoy AUDIO? Visit the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library as well for a wide range of healthcare information! 

Additional Eisenhower Health content relating to Atrial Fibrillation procedures:

AFib Patients Stroke Prevention: The WATCHMAN™ Device

Cardiologists’ Breakthrough Technology: AFib Ablation

Why Should I Care About Atrial Fibrillation – AFib? (podcast)

Meet Dr. Rubin: Dr. Andrew Rubin Video Introduction

Cardiology Video Playlist: Cardiology Medical Minute Series

Check out the entire line-up of cardiovascular-related videos  in the Cardiology Medical Minute YouTube Playlist.

GREAT NEWS!!!

 

U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire, including five specialty recognitions in Cardiology: Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure and Stroke.

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