Cardiac Electrophysiologist: Ask Dr. Zayd Eldadah

Zayd Eldadah, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist who handles problems with the electrical system of the heart and heart rhythms. He sees patients at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and at offices in Fairfax, VA, Arlington, VA, Reston, VA and in Wheaton, MD and Frederick, MD. Click below on “show more” to see all of the questions Dr. Eldadah answers. Clicking on a specific question will link you to that answer. To make an appointment with Dr. Eldadah call 202-444-5111 or visit https://www.MedStarHeartInstitute.org...

00:00 Meet Dr. Eldadah

2:40 What does a cardiac electrophysiologist do?

3:20 How is the heart like an electrical system?

3:55 What are the health consequences when the electrical system of the heart doesn’t work properly?

4:55 What are the most common conditions that you see?

5:50 How would I know if I’m at risk for sudden cardiac death?

6:55 What is heart failure and do you treat that?

7:30 what is atrial fibrillation?

8:15 What therapies are available for atrial fibrillation patients who have not had success with other treatments?

9:30 What is a pacemaker?

10:30 What is a defibrillator?

11:45 How invasive is procedure to get a pacemaker or defibrillator and can I go home the same day?

12:35 Can I do everything I did prior to the procedure?

13:35 How do I know if I need to see an electrophysiologist or EP?

14:35 What is ablation and what does it do?

15:20 If I am going to have an ablation what can I expect?

16:30 What is the biggest risk factor to heart health?

17:00 Any additional lifestyle changes I should make if I have heart rhythm abnormalities?

17:35 Is genetic testing useful in the field of cardiology?

18:23 What are some of the heart conditions that are genetic?

18:50 What is Congenital Heart Disease?