Heart & Vascular Care

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Heart rhythm care

Our dedicated heart rhythm specialists provide comprehensive care to manage and treat irregular heartbeat conditions so you can live in the best possible health.

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Leading electrophysiology treatment and care

Heart rhythm disorders cause everything from fatigue to heart attack and heart failure. At Intermountain Health, our work makes treatments for these conditions safer, more precise, and more successful.

Innovative treatment

We were the first hospital system in the Mountain West to offer stereotaxis (magnetic) robotic navigation for heart catheters.

Clearer insight, better care

Our heart rhythm specialists are developing a new 3-D technology to improve treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Pioneering pulse perfection

Intermountain Health's cardiac specialists implanted the first leadless ICD and pacemaker device in the Mountain West.

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Advancing heart rhythm care

Our heart care team offers comprehensive care, from medication to implantable devices, to return your heart to a normal rhythm.

  • Ablation Therapy

  • Convergent Procedure for Afib

  • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)

  • GALAXY Procedure for Afib

  • Laser Lead Extraction

  • Left Atrial Appendage Closure/WATCHMAN Procedure

  • MAZE Procedure

  • Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

  • WATCHMAN device

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Are you at risk for cardiac arrhythmia?

Our CARE program, which stands for Cardiac Arrhythmia Risk Evaluation, is for patients who need to see a doctor urgently because they may be at risk for a serious heart rhythm disorder. CARE patients receive priority scheduling. See if you're a candidate for this program.

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Geoffrey Orme
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Meet Geoffrey Orme, DO

Meet Dr. Geoffrey Orme, a compassionate cardiologist electrophysiologist at Intermountain Health. Inspired by his father's cardiac condition, Dr. Orme found his passion in electrophysiology, focusing on caring for patients beyond just their medical problems. He believes in the importance of individualized patient care, taking into account each patient's unique needs and preferences

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Howards Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Story

Howard was suffering from Afib, so he was referred to the heart care experts at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. After thorough diagnosis and treatment, Howard received state-of-the-art, minimally invasive heart surgery called the "Convergent Procedure." Learn more about Howard's experience from expert physicians, cardiologist Dr. Alan Brants and electrophysiologist Dr. Bo Finta

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