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New Cardiac Electrophysiologist Joins Faith Regional
 M. Naser Imran, M.D. will join the Faith Regional CardioVascular Institute on June 30. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Imran is a cardiac electrophysiologist, a cardiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.
Heart rhythm disorder symptoms may differ for each patient. Some symptoms may go unnoticed while others may cause a patient to feel fluttering in the heart or entirely out of breath. Dr. Imran uses a variety of heart tests to look at the heart’s structure, circulation and electrical system, in order to identify the cause of the heart rhythm disorder and to decide on an effective treatment plan for the patient.
Cardiac electrophysiology is the study of the electrical activity of the heart. It addresses the management of abnormal heart rhythms, as well as ways to help keep the heart beating at a healthy rhythm. Electrophysiology (EP) studies are sometimes used to:
- Diagnose arrhythmia symptoms
- Evaluate medication effectiveness
- Predict future cardiac event risk
Assess the need for an implantable device, such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, or loop recorder
The nonsurgical procedure is a specialized catheter-based technique used to diagnose and cure various cardiac arrhythmias. EP studies are recommended for patients with symptoms indicative of heart rhythm disorders or for people who may be at risk for sudden cardiac death.
Dr. Imran is now accepting appointments at Faith Regional CardioVascular Institute. For an appointment call (402) 844-8284.
Last Updated: 6/23/09
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