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What is the Cardiac Monitoring Center? Within the Sanford Cardiac Rhythm Center, the Cardiac Monitoring Center is charged with monitoring patient cardiac devices either in-office or remotely to ensure that the devices are functioning properly. The following are some of the devices monitored by the center: • Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD): Sanford was the first in the region to implement remote monitoring of patient ICDs. The remote monitoring can substitute for routine office visits and deliver continuous device status information. • Pacemakers: Data from a pacemaker can be checked regularly either in-office or remotely for a more convenient option. Scott Pham, MD Cardiac Electrophysiology Chris Stanton, MD Cardiac Electrophysiology Sanford Heart Hospital 1301 W. 18th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039 Call (877) 220-2929 for more information. • Holter monitor: A device that records your heart rhythm for 24 to 48 hours, as you go about your daily activities. • Event monitor: A device that monitors your heart rhythm with the ability for you to record symptoms. Sanford Cardiac Rhythm Center • Insertable loop recorder: A tiny cardiac monitoring device that has the ability to continuously monitor your heart rhythm for up to three years. A one-of-a-kind care for heart rhythm disorders. Built on expertise. Dedicated to your health. heart.sanfordhealth.org 013000-00158 Rev. 9/15 The Sanford Cardiac Rhythm Center offers the region’s first and only comprehensive team focused exclusively on the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart rhythm disorders. Our fellowship-trained heart rhythm specialists have additional training and board certification in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, giving them the expertise to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders. Scott Pham, MD, and Christopher Stanton, MD, evaluate each patient to determine the most effective individualized course of care, whether it involves medications, implantable devices, or minimally invasive ablation procedures. Our team has vast experience in the implantation of pacemakers and cardiac defibrillators as well as ablation procedures to treat certain heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation (AF or Afib), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Conditions we treat • Atrial arrhythmias • Atrial fibrillation • Atrial flutter • Bradycardia • Tachycardia • Heart block • Heart failure or cardiomyopathy • Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) • Supraventricular tachycardia • Syncope • Long Q-T syndrome • Ventricular fibrillation • Ventricular tachycardia Treatments we offer Our team will create a personalized treatment or monitoring plan based on your condition and specific needs. In some cases, regular checkups are the best course of action, and no treatment is necessary. We may also recommend lifestyle changes since heart rhythm disorders can be affected by smoking, alcohol, caffeine or stressful activities. Medications can also be effective in returning the heart to a normal rhythm. For more severe conditions, our physicians offer the following procedures: • Radiofrequency ablation: A procedure that uses heat energy to treat abnormal electrical pathways in the heart to decrease rapid, uncoordinated heartbeats. • Pacemaker implantation: A small device is placed in the chest that sends small electrical impulses to maintain a normal heart rate. • Cardiac defibrillator implantation: A device is placed in the chest to monitor and treat potentially dangerous or life-threatening arrhythmias. How we diagnose and treat conditions Our comprehensive program uses the latest in technology and medical advancements, providing you with superior patient care. The tools and procedures available here include: • Electrophysiology study: Catheters (thin, flexible tubes) are threaded through a patient’s blood vessels to the heart. This allows the physician to observe the location of the arrhythmia and the mechanics of the heart that may be causing the irregular heartbeat. • Electrocardiography (ECG): A test that measures the electrical activity of your heart through electrodes attached to the skin on your chest, arms, and legs. • ECG stress testing: Monitors heart rhythm during exercise. • Echocardiography: Produces detailed images of the heart using sound waves. • Transesophageal echocardiography: Provides a detailed image of the heart’s size, structure, and motion using a scope in the esophagus. • Tilt table test: Heart rhythm and blood pressure are continuously monitored while the bed is lifted in an upright position to evaluate your body’s response. • Lead extraction: Removal of implanted pacemaker or defibrillator wires.