Electrophysiology and Heart Rhythm Disturbances
Cardiac Care and COVID-19
Safety is our top priority.
We want to assure you that the we are here for you. While the coronavirus has changed much of our daily lives, one thing that has remained constant is our commitment to providing you with the best, safest care possible.
Here at the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute, your safety is our top priority. As experts in cardiovascular disease, we also know completing a treatment plan is associated with the best outcomes for patients. That is why we worked closely with our infection prevention and infectious diseases teams to be able to provide the care you need in a safe environment.
Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Services
The Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute (LCVI) is the most experienced and comprehensive center for arrhythmia services in Rhode Island, and one of the busiest centers in New England.
Our electrophysiology service provides advanced consultation and therapies that span the spectrum of heart rhythm disorders. Our experienced team of board-certified electrophysiologists, pacemaker and defibrillator implant physicians, nurses and advanced electrophysiology fellows work together with your physician to ensure the best, most complete care in an evidence-based and patient-centered approach. All of our heart rhythm physicians are also faculty of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Contact the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 401-606-1004.
Treatments We Offer
- Implantable devices to control heart rhythm, such as pacemakers and defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure
- Radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia
- Novel cryoballoon technology and advanced hybrid ablation for atrial fibrillation
- Lead extractions performed using laser technology to remove damaged or infected leads
- Noninvasive electrophysiology procedures such as cardioversions and tilt table testing
In the News
World’s smallest pacemaker implanted by Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute team.
Research and Clinical Trials
Research is currently being conducted to learn more about cardiovascular disease and how it affects our patients
