What Is A-Fib?
The heart is an elegant and complex pump that relies on an electrical system to coordinate heartbeats. When this system malfunctions, the heart’s rhythm may become too fast, too slow or irregular, which makes the heart pump less efficiently. As
a result, you may experience palpitations (heart skipping), shortness of breath or fatigue.
A-Fib is one of the most common types of arrhythmia. With A-Fib, the atria — the two upper chambers of the heart — fire in a fast and often uncontrolled manner. Instead of contracting normally, the atria quiver, causing the electrical signals
to arrive in the ventricles in an irregular fashion, and the blood may pool and/or clot. If a blood clot becomes lodged in an artery in the brain, a stroke may occur.
Heart & Rhythm Center of South Texas
When your heartbeat is irregular, you may be at risk for serious heart problems. Baptist’s heart rhythm management center offers state-of-the-art atrial fibrillation treatment for arrhythmia close to home.
Request a Cardiologist Referral
Get your heart beating to the right rhythm.
Baptist Heart & Rhythm Center is the first in San Antonio to provide Stereotaxis robotic technology to permanently
fix your irregular heartbeat and has dedicated AFIB specialists trained in this innovative solution.
If your heartbeat is too slow, too fast, or out of rhythm, you may experience:
- Heart skipping
- Shortness of breath
- Mild chest discomfort
- Fatigue
- And in severe cases, death
Stereotaxis may be the treatment for you.
Stereotaxis is an improved, trusted method of catheter ablation that makes complex procedures safer, offering 10 times less risk for complications. It helps patients return to a normal, active life quickly.
Getting your heart and your life back in rhythm. That’s Baptist Care.
A highly trained, patient-focused team.
The physicians at the Baptist Heart & Rhythm Center of South Texas are committed to the care of their patients. With their advanced training in state-of-the-art technology, they’re building a new level of dedication and trust for focused heart
rhythm care in San Antonio and South Texas.
This cohesive team approach involves all members of our clinical team and their dedication to providing outstanding patient care. It’s medical care that’s more than innovations in technology — it’s professionals who know you want
the best in service and compassion. That’s Baptist Care.
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