Heart Rhythm Center - The University Of Kansas Hospital

Clinical research
As members of a premier academic medical center, our
specialists continually investigate new ways to improve
patient care. A few of these include:
• In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and Texas
Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, we are studying the
role of Stereotaxis in treating ventricular tachycardia.
This technology is being used to improve the stability,
reach and maneuverability of ablation catheters.
• The hospital is one of five institutions chosen for a
study funded by the National Institutes of Health to
test a new generation of catheters for ablation of
atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and atrial
flutter.
• We are evaluating the effects of yoga on atrial
fibrillation.The Yoga My Heart study seeks to
determine whether yoga – which affects heart
rhythm through its influence on the central nervous
system – may provide a noninvasive, medication-free
treatment option.
• We are heading a multicenter study to examine ways
of reducing the risk of infection associated with
pacemaker and defibrillator procedures.
Advanced technology
Our physicians use the revolutionary Stereotaxis
Magnetic Navigation system to provide some of the
latest treatments for heart rhythm disorders.The
system’s magnetic field helps specialists guide a flexible,
magnetic-tipped catheter safely and accurately through
the body. Precise navigation and a soft, flexible catheter
allow physicians to reach areas of the heart that could
not be reached before.
Named after community leaders
Richard and Annette Bloch
Richard Bloch, co-founder of H&R Block, Inc., overcame
cancer twice in his life, but aggressive chemotherapy
treatment later caused heart problems. He received
cardiac care at The University of Kansas Hospital under
the direction of our heart rhythm specialists. In memory
of her late husband, Annette Bloch made a generous
contribution to the hospital’s Center for Advanced
Heart Care.Today, the Bloch center provides worldclass
care for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
If you wish to contribute to the hospital’s mission of
building the best heart care program in America,
contact Kevin Flattery, development director for
cardiovascular services, at 913.945.5726 or
kflattery@kumc.edu.
3901 RAINBOW BOULEVARD, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66160
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Patients: 913.588.1227 | Physicians: 913.588.5862 | kumed.com/heartrhythm