Our Approach to Complex Cardiac Arrhythmias
A globally respected leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of heart rhythm conditions, the Montefiore Einstein Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Program is one of the highest-volume centers in the country for the treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmia. Our program is also a leading educational facility for medical fellows, and we take pride in training the next generation of visionary electrophysiologists. We’re ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery according to U.S. News & World Report.
Advanced Treatments
Our team of world-renowned cardiac electrophysiologists provides early detection and treatment for a vast spectrum of conditions relating to cardiac arrhythmia. Known for its rigorous excellence and breakthrough innovation, the Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Program has pioneered revolutionary advancements in the field, having implanted the first-ever transvenous cardiac pacemaker and performed the second-ever implantation of a permanent defibrillator in the U.S. We are also one of the few centers in the world to treat persistent atrial fibrillation with specialized ablation targets and to perform complete, fluoroless (without x-ray) catheter ablation for all arrhythmias, eliminating exposure to ionizing radiation. Our center serves as an international referral site for critical procedures, including catheter ablation and cardiac device implantation. We are also conducting multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trials in atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia across the world. We are engaged with all available energy sources for ablation, such as radiofrequency and cryoenergy, and we are an IDE FDA clinical trial site for newer energy sources such as Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA).
Our state-of-the-art treatments include:
- Catheter Ablation of Arrhythmias (Radiofrequency, Cryoenergy and Pulsed Field Ablation–PFA)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC)
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure Devices
- WATCHMAN™ Device and Technique
- LARIAT Suture Delivery Service®
- Amulet
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Physiologic Cardiac Pacing
- Fluoroless Procedures
- Laser Lead Extraction
- Myocardial Strain Imaging
- Cardiac Autonomic Medication
- More Advanced Treatments
- Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
- Electrical Cardioversion
- Tilt Table Testing
- Arrhythmia Monitoring (including coronary and peripheral angiography, echocardiography, right heart catheterization and hemodynamics)
Notable Innovations
The Program’s robust research efforts have resulted in pioneering therapies and breakthrough treatments, many of which are only available at Montefiore Einstein.
- One of the few programs in the world to treat patients with long standing persistent atrial fibrillation.
- One of the few programs in the world accepting patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation for redo- ablation, despite multiple prior ablations.
- Developed the Scar Homogenization Technique, a revolutionary treatment for ventricular tachycardia.
- Complete fluoroless (without X-ray) catheter ablation for all arrhythmias.
- One of the few programs in the world performing catheter ablations of atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure and implanted cardiac devices.
- One of only five programs in New York State to perform endocardial-epicardial ventricular tachycardia ablation.
- One of only five programs in the country to perform bilateral cervico-thoracic sympathectomy.
- The only program of its kind in the Northeastern U.S. to perform autonomic modulation for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
- Pioneered left atrial appendage electrical isolation for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.
- Developed comprehensive left atrial appendage closure device program.
- Devised new approaches for cardiac resynchronization therapy in His bundle pacing (HBP) and Left bundle branch pacing (LBBP).
- Ongoing development of innovative techniques for esophageal protection during catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation.
Our Locations
To find doctors and specialists, please call 718.920.6700.
