October 05, 2011
SCH’s Electrophysiology program is expanding
Dr. Kamran Aslam is now offering a procedure for pediatric patients who have had surgery for congenital heart disease|
In recent years, cardiac surgical services have become increasingly advanced, particularly in regard to congenital heart disease. Children who undergo corrective cardiac surgery for congenital anomalies are surviving into adulthood thanks to advances in the field. However, these children often grow up experiencing a variety of arrhythmias as a result of cardiac surgical scars.
Fortunately, many of these cases can be treated with minimally invasive ablation procedures which can prevent future complications and address symptoms.
The need for pediatric electrophysiology (EP) services to has never been greater, and there are still very few in the area. With this trend in mind, Dr. Kamran Aslam, an electrophysiologist at Swedish Covenant Hospital, has training to serve patients who have had cardiac surgeries as children and are experiencing heart rhythm disturbances as a result of surgery.
Consultations for evaluation of heart rhythm disturbances can be scheduled within a convenient timeframe. This service will particularly benefit families who would otherwise wait 6 months or more to see a pediatric EP physician.
If you know of a patient (adolescent and older) who had congenital heart surgery as a child and may benefit from this service, please contact the Cardiology office at ext. 3804.
