Cardiac Electrophysiology
Demystifying the heart's electrical system!
This section explores Cardiac Electrophysiology in an easy-to-understand way.
Learn about normal heart rhythm, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and the different treatment options available: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/arrhythmia/
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Understanding Atrial Fibrillation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at The Texas Heart Institute, explains atrial fibrillation (AFib), an abnormal heart rhythm associated with increased risks of stroke, hospitalization, and death.
Dr. Tan covers the basics of how the heart functions, what happens ...
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How Does an ICD Work? Your Heart Rhythm Safety Net Explained
In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at The Texas Heart Institute, explains what ICDs (implantable cardiac defibrillators) are, why some people need them, and how they are implanted.
ICDs are life-saving devices that monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if a dange...
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Understanding Electrophysiology Lab Concepts and Electrogram Interpretation
Dive into the fascinating world of cardiac electrophysiology with Dr. Michael Charles Tan as he offers a comprehensive overview of the electrophysiology lab.
Discover the critical importance of intracardiac electrograms (EGMs) and electrophysiology (EP) studies in the diagnosis and management o...
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Considering Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) for Heart Failure?
In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at the Texas Heart Institute, explains cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) and how it can improve the lives of people with heart failure.
Dr. Tan uses an easy-to-understand analogy to explain CRT:
Imagine you and a partner are...
