With lifestyle modifications and medications, heart failure can be managed. Our team works closely with each patient and their family to design treatment plans that maximize the quality and quantity of life. We provide medical therapy and management to optimize the benefits of heart failure medication including remote home-based monitoring, specialized testing, and advanced surgical interventions. When conventional medications are not enough, we offer a breadth of investigational medications and devices.

Expertise in Treating The Full Range of Irregular Heart Rhythms Heart rhythm problems (also known as arrhythmias) occur when electrical signals that coordinate how and when the heart beats aren’t working properly. Either the heart beats too fast, too slow or is irregular. Disruptions to the heart’s rhythm and pumping can have serious consequences. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia, however, there are a wide range of other heart rhythm irregularities. Learn More About Our Expertise in AFib

Diagnosis and Treatment Our physicians identify each patient's type of arrhythmia and site of origin using the most advanced computerized 3-dimensional mapping equipment in our state-of-the-art electrophysiology labs. From here, we offer patients a full range of treatment options based on their unique needs, including the latest techniques, less invasive treatments, personalized medication, and emerging therapies through clinical trial partnerships.

Inova Heart Rhythm Disorders Services offers the most comprehensive program in the region with a unique collaboration between electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac surgeons working together to develop the most appropriate treatment plan for patients. Select a location from the blue menu under "Heart Rhythm Disorders Services Locations" to see a preview. Click "See Location Details" to meet the physicians who practice at that location.

A heart transplant is a surgical procedure in which a heart surgeon replaces a patient's diseased heart with a healthy heart from a donor. Heart transplantation is a widely accepted therapy for patients with end-stage heart failure, particularly with the help of immunosuppressive drugs and ever-improving surgical techniques. Generally, patients considered for a heart transplant have already tried other treatments and may have been hospitalized more than once for heart failure.

The prospect of having a heart transplant can be intimidating and overwhelming for patients and their loved ones. Regardless of where you are in the transplant process, you don't need to face your concerns and anxiety alone. Our dedicated transplant team recognizes the unique needs of transplant patients and works with you to coordinate every facet of the transplant procedure. Inova has performed heart transplants for more than three decades now.

Transplantation is an unsettling experience for patients and their families. Regardless of where you are in the transplant process, you don't have to face your concerns or anxiety alone. Our dedicated transplant team recognizes the special needs of transplant patients and understands that living with a transplant can affect your lifestyle in many ways. We are committed to helping patients resume many of their former activities and encourage patients to maximize their quality of life. With these goals in mind, we provide a wide range of support services to patients and their families.

Referral Process Patients may be referred to the Inova Heart Transplant Program by their primary care physician, cardiologist, insurance/case manager, or refer themselves via fax, email or telephone. For telephone referrals, please email/fax the pertinent patient records. New Patients: Call our outreach patient access coordinator, Andrea Grajeda, at 703-776-6453 during business hours to set up your initial appointment. You may also send an email to andrea.grajeda@inova.org.