Understand the rhythm before you decide.

A cardiologist with extra fellowship training in the heart’s electrical system. EP physicians interpret complex monitors, perform ablation, and implant pacemakers and defibrillators.

No. You can call the office directly or send a request. If another physician is sending records, fax them to (855) 538-7649 and we will reach out to you.

History, exam, review of prior tracings, and a plan: more monitoring, medication change, ablation discussion, or device discussion. You should leave knowing the suspected rhythm and the next concrete step.

No. PFA is an excellent option for many people with atrial fibrillation, especially when pulmonary vein isolation is the goal. Other energies or a non-procedural plan may be better depending on the atrium, prior procedures, and other medical problems.

No. Restoring sinus rhythm — with medication, cardioversion, or ablation — does not automatically mean a blood thinner can stop. Stroke risk is separate: it follows your risk profile, such as age, blood pressure, diabetes, prior stroke, and vascular disease, not the energy used in the lab. AFib care.

Most ablations are done with anesthesia support in a hospital EP lab. Dr. Boone will tell you the expected setting, overnight plan, and recovery before you agree to a date.

A Holter records continuously for 24–48 hours. An event or patch monitor records for days to weeks. An implantable loop recorder sits under the skin and can watch for months when fainting or AFib is infrequent.

A watch strip is a clue. It is not a full diagnosis. Save the tracing, note when it happened and how long it lasted, and bring it to the visit. The tracing is what names the rhythm, and a monitor matched to how often your symptoms happen is how it gets caught.

Bring your device card. We can assume management, check remote transmissions, and advise on battery, leads, and whether an upgrade or extraction is ever needed.

No. It is general education. Your own ECG, history, and imaging decide the plan. For chest pain, stroke symptoms, or syncope that just happened, call 911.