ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health (RRH) today celebrated the opening of a new Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at the Sands-Constellation Heart & Vascular Institute (SCHVI) at Rochester General Hospital (RGH), a critical investment that will expand access to advanced cardiovascular care for patients with heart rhythm disorders.
The approximately $2 million project adds capacity for highly specialized procedures, including cardiac ablations and cardiac device implants. The new lab will help reduce wait times for consultations and procedures and allow more patients to receive advanced care close to home.
Demand for electrophysiology services continues to grow nationwide, driven by an aging population, the increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and other arrhythmias, and the expansion of specialized electrophysiology programs. At RGH, demand has also increased substantially with the growth of the health system’s AFib Center, which has connected more patients with specialized treatment options and helped them access care sooner.
“Investing in this new Electrophysiology Lab ensures our patients can receive the advanced cardiac care they need, close to home,” said Richard 'Chip' Davis, PhD, EdM, CEO, Rochester Regional Health. “This investment strengthens our program and positions us to meet the growing need for specialized heart rhythm care in our community for years to come.”
Electrophysiology procedures may be used to treat a range of heart rhythm disorders and can help patients experience fewer symptoms such as palpitations, fatigue, dizziness and shortness of breath. For appropriate patients, treatment can also reduce emergency department visits and hospitalizations related to arrhythmias and decrease the long-term complications associated with untreated atrial fibrillation and other rhythm disorders.
The new lab and new electrophysiology physicians joining RRH will help address current capacity constraints and support continued growth of the program.
“Expanding our electrophysiology program means more patients can access potentially life-changing care close to home,” said G. Randall Green, MD, President, Rochester General Hospital. “This new lab and expanded physician team will increase capacity, reduce wait times and ensure our community can continue to access innovative, highly specialized cardiac care close to home.”
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Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and urgent care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. Rochester Regional Health is the Rochester region's second-largest employer.
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