E X C E L L E N C E I N A D U L T - St.Joseph's Hospital

A T R I A L F I B R I L L A T I O N A B L A T I O N
P R O G R A M
Over 2.2 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation. St. Joseph's
Hospital Heart Institute offers the full range of treatment options
including pharmacological, non-surgical interventions and surgical
intervention.
The hallmark features of St. Joseph's atrial fibrillation services include:
Excellence
• A nationwide referral base brings patients from across the country
to St. Joseph's Hospital Heart Institute for care
• St. Joseph's is a recognized physician training center for minimally
invasive MicroMaze surgery
Experience
• Dr. J. Crayton Pruitt, Jr. and Dr. Robert Lazzara are among the
world's most experienced surgeons in performing minimally
invasive MicroMaze ablation procedures
• Dr. James Irwin, Electrophysiologist, is nationally recognized for his
expertise in non-surgical approaches to treating atrial fibrillation
• St. Joseph's is internationally recognized as a research center for
atrial fibrillation
Collaboration
• A team approach to treating atrial fibrillation ensures the appropriate
option is offered based on each patient's individual needs
S T . J O S E P H ’ S H O S P I T A L H E A R T I N S T I T U T E
J. Crayton Pruitt, Jr., M.D.
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Medical Director,
St. Joseph's Hospital
James Irwin, M.D., Electrophysiologist, St. Joseph’s Hospital
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