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Mayo Clinic's approach

Teamwork

Mayo Clinic doctors trained in evaluating and treating heart diseases (cardiologists) and performing cardiovascular surgery (cardiovascular surgeons), as well as other doctors and staff, work closely to evaluate and treat people with heart rhythm conditions.

Experience

Mayo Clinic staff has extensive experience and expertise in diagnosing and treating people with heart rhythm disorders. Mayo Clinic staff implant nearly 2,000 pacemakers a year.

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers develop new implantable device procedures for people who might benefit from these devices. Studies and clinical trials at Mayo Clinic are ongoing in the Heart Rhythm Disease Program in the Cardiovascular Research Center.

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic campuses are nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery:

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Ariz., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for heart and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2021–2022 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals, or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Clinical trials

Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions.

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic
Doctors & Departments
June 25, 2019
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  7. Devices that may interfere with ICDs and pacemakers. American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia/prevention--treatment-of-arrhythmia/devices-that-may-interfere-with-icds-and-pacemakers. Accessed May 3, 2019.
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