Doctors & patients are saying about 'A-Fib.com'...
"A-Fib.com is a great web site for patients, that is unequaled by anything else out there."
Dr. Douglas L. Packer, MD, FHRS, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
"Jill and I put you and your work in our prayers every night. What you do to help people through this [A-Fib] process is really incredible."
Jill and Steve Douglas, East Troy, WI
“I really appreciate all the information on your website as it allows me to be a better informed patient and to know what questions to ask my EP.
Faye Spencer, Boise, ID, April 2017
“I think your site has helped a lot of patients.”Dr. Hugh G. Calkins, MD Johns Hopkins,
Baltimore, MD
“I like my Cardiologist, but he has not talked about me seeing an Electrophysiologist. Should I ask for a second opinion?”
Most definitely! But seek a second opinion about your atrial fibrillation and treatment options from a cardiac Electrophysiologist (EP).
A cardiac Electrophysiologist (EP) is a cardiologist who specializes in heart rhythm problems (the electrical functions of the heart). Compared to a Cardiologist, an EP takes an extra year of training to better cope with arrhythmias. In fact, it’s easy to find a local Electrophysiologist yourself. The website of the Heart Rhythm Society has a feature called ‘Finding A Specialist‘. When you type in your U.S state and city, or country, the site gives you a list of Electrophysiologists in your area. However, not all Electrophysiologists specialize in A-Fib and perform catheter ablations.
For an in-depth discussion about selecting an Electrophysiologist and a step-by-step guide, see the A-Fib.com sections Finding the Right Doctor for You and Your A-Fib, Questions For Doctors and Directory of Doctors and Facilities who perform catheter ablations to fix your A-Fib. We offer many resources to help you select the right Electrophysiologist for you and your treatment goals.
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Last updated: Thursday, September 19, 2019
