INT 461 - Cardiology Electrophysiology

This elective is designed for students who have particular interest in cardiac rhythm disturbances, particularly in more advanced EKG interpretation, evaluation of complex arrhythmias to include atrial tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia, Premature Ventricular Contractions/Ventricular tachycardia. The students will be observing the evaluation and management of patients requiring antiarrhythmic drug therapy. There will be direct observation and assessment of patients undergoing electrophysiologic studies and ablation procedures to include endovascular and epicardial/surgical techniques. This rotation also involves evaluation of pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and resynchronization devices, including patient selection, observation of implantation procedures, and participation in the outpatient clinic.