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Where research, technology, and clinical expertise come together for better patient care.
Each year in the United States, more than 340,000 people learn that they have atrial fibrillation -- the most common disorder of the heart's electrical system. They join legions of other Americans with similar types of arrhythmias. Left untreated, some types arrhythmias can cause fainting, shortness of breath, and even death.
At the Leon H. Charney Heart Rhythm Center at New York University Medical Center in New York City, physicians, nurses, and other staff work closely to offer each patient a program tailored to his or her needs. Mr. Charney, a prominent New York City attorney, is a valued benefactor of the center. We greatly appreciate his generosity and support.
NYU's Heart Rhythm Center is one of the few centers that treats atrial fibrillation with "catheter-based" procedures -- those that utilize long flexible wires to enter the heart in an attempt to stop the arrhythmia at its source. In many cases, this emerging technology literally cures this troublesome arrhythmia. We also provide the latest implantable devices for those patients who need them. In an effort to advance the care of our patients beyond that which is currently available, our physicians also conduct clinical and laboratory research to evaluate new treatments for arrhythmias and to better understand these disorders.
And because we treat patients at several locations -- Tisch Hospital, Bellevue Hospital Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System -- we see a greater diversity of conditions, adding to our experience and expertise.
This Web site informs patients and their families about arrhythmias and what services we provide to treat them. You can also learn about the different members of our care team, and research we are conducting both in the clinic and the laboratory.
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