Strong Heart and Vascular Center

Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catheterization Labs

Using the latest imaging technology to perform an arrhythmia ablation, our cardiologists construct a 3-D computer model of the patient's heart to isolate the precise location of the arrhythmia. Live fluoroscopic x-ray and ultrasound images enable doctors to guide catheters through the arteries and into the heart.

Over your lifetime, your heart will beat more than two and a half billion times. Beats that pump oxygen-rich blood to your lungs and every other vital organ through an intricate, 100,000-mile network of veins, arteries, and other blood vessels. If something goes wrong along the way—an irregular heartbeat, a blockage, a vascular problem—the result could be devastating.

At Strong Health’s new state-of-the-art Electrophysiology (EP) and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, it’s our job to isolate those problems and identify solutions that can help prevent and treat heart attacks, strokes, and other dangers…and help you enjoy a longer, healthier life.

Our Facility – Housing the Latest Technology for Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catheterization

Housed in nearly triple the square footage of our former laboratories, the $7.6 million facility means an increase to 6 labs. Four are dedicated to cardiac catheterization and the remaining 2 are for electrophysiology services, with expansion plans in the near future as necessary.

"My heart was about to steal the thing I love most..." Doug Childs' extreme heart palipaitations stopped him from playing basketball. He had an ablation and has resumed his normal life...and is playing ball again! To hear more, visit MyStrongHeart.com and click on "Doug's Story."

Setting the Bar in Research and Innovation

The University of Rochester Medical Center's Cardiovascular Research Institute is on course to become one of the nation's premier heart research centers. This facility consists of 120 researchers and more than 100 research projects that will improve the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Learn more about our research and innovation.

World-Class Expertise, Close to Home

Our medical team, which is available 24/7, includes seasoned, board-certified invasive cardiologists, highly skilled invasive cardiology registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and radiologic imaging technicians. Meet our EP Laboratories team and our Cardiac Cath Laboratories team.

Impressive Outcomes We are very proud of our "Door to Balloon" time. Door to Balloon time is the average amount of time it takes to open the artery from the time a patient having a heart attack arrives at our Emergency Department. Our average was 61 minutes in 2004-2005, while the national average was 91 minutes. Learn more about our outcomes.