Electrophysiology clinic

The clinic offers a dedicated service for children with primary arrhythmias, and supports children who have undergone surgery for these disorders. Our clinic’s staff coordinates a range of electrophysiological treatments for both children and adult patients with congenital heart defects:

Cardiac arrhythmias and intracardiac conduction disorders
 
Treatment of children suffering from episodes of loss of consciousness
 
Diagnosis and treatment of genetic and family diseases that cause arrhythmias in children
 
Arrhythmias in the fetus during pregnancy
 
Treatment and monitoring of children or adults with congenital heart defects who need pacemaker implantation
 
Family history assessment in light of sudden death events in the family

The clinic staff closely monitors the children and administers the necessary treatments - including drug therapy or ablation (intracardiac cauterization using a catheter).

Patients with rapid arrhythmias or conduction disorders are referred for invasive electrophysiological testing (EPS) and ablation procedures (RF ablation or cryoablation). These procedures are conducted in the catheterization rooms at the Heart Center, in collaboration between Dr. Tejman-Yarden and the Center’s doctors. The operations are performed under general anesthesia or sedation, depending on the patient's age and the specific procedure required.

The Heart Center is the largest of its kind in Israel, and is equipped with the world's most advanced systems for mapping the heart's electrical activity and diagnosing disorders. We offer the widest range of treatments in the field of electrophysiology, supported by sophisticated laboratory in Israel in this area. Our accumulated experience allows us to provide optimal care for patients of all ages, from infants of just a few months of age to adults, and in a short span of time.

Implantation of pacemakers in children is carried out in either the operating room or catheterization room, depending on the type of arrhythmia, the patient's age, and the specific device needed.