New treatment for AFib

Call our Cardiology Clinic 425-316-5490 to learn more about our new pulsed-field ablation treatment for AFib and how to schedule an appointment.

Learn About Pulsed-Field Ablation

Providence Cardiac Surgery - North Everett

1330 Rockefeller, Suite 400, Everett, WA 98201
2004.4 miles away
425-261-4950
425-259-8600
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Providence Cardiac Surgery - North Everett

1330 Rockefeller, Suite 400, Everett, WA 98201
2004.4 miles away
425-261-4950
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Our Approach

Classified as a Level One Cardiac Center, the highest available ranking, our surgeons have been providing leading-edge, comprehensive heart care to patients across the Puget Sound for over 80 years.

Our convenient location next to Providence Regional Medical Center’s Colby Campus grants our surgeons immediate, 24-hour access to the award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute, so they can check on post-surgical patients around the clock. This gives your care team an even greater ability to respond rapidly to any urgent calls and the chance to consult with referring physicians as needed.

Heart Conditions and Treatments

With advanced training from the nation's top academic centers, our team of specialists deliver the most current, patient-focused therapies for both common and rare conditions affecting the heart and major thoracic blood vessels.

If your condition requires heart surgery, we’re committed to ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience from diagnosis to discharge. And whenever possible, our surgeons utilize minimally invasive techniques to promote quicker recovery.

Common Conditions:
  • Aortic dissection
  • Chest trauma
  • Heart tumors and other cardiac masses
  • Marfan's syndrome
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Mitral valve prolapse
  • Mitral annual calcification
  • Myocardial bridge
  • Reduced ventricular function
  • Sternal fractures

Unparalleled Heart Care

As our patient, you'll receive unparalleled heart care – right here, close to home – and all the benefits our state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and surgical suites have to offer.

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At Providence, we offer groundbreaking heart and vascular procedures, standing ready at every minute of every day to provide rapid treatment for cardiac emergencies.

Our team specializes in minimally invasive surgeries that improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. Notably, we are the first hospital in Snohomish County, and the third in the state, to offer pulsed-field ablation (PFA) to our community. 

In Washington state, our Cardiac Surgery Single Stay Unit (CSSSU) is the first of its kind.  After surgery, you’re taken directly to a private room in the CSSSU to receive critical care nursing. Then, as your condition improves, we’ll shift the focus of your treatment towards a smooth transition home. Instead of having to switch units as you improve, your recovery is monitored every step of the way by a consistent care team.

You’ll work with some of the best, board-certified heart and vascular physicians and advanced practice providers in the region – all within your local community. 

They take a highly personalized, team-based approach to your heart care, supporting both you and your loved ones throughout care and recovery. Our expert surgeons and cardiologists put you first, working to design a treatment plan that fits your needs and helps you achieve the best outcome for your long-term health.

We understand that heart disease impacts some communities more significantly due to genetic factors and disparities in health care access. At Providence, our Mission is to provide top-tier heart care to all our patients. We offer free and low-cost educational and prevention programs to help individuals improve their heart health. In keeping with our Mission, Providence also offers financial assistance programs that provide free and low-cost care to those who are eligible. 

We honor and support the diverse racial, ethnic, religious, spiritual, gender and sexual identities within our community. We are dedicated to treating each patient with the utmost respect and dignity – no matter who you are or where you are on your health journey. 

Testing and Diagnostics

We perform many different tests to get the most complete picture of your heart health, including:

Pulsed-Field Ablation for AFib

We are the first hospital in Snohomish County – and the third in Washington State – to offer the newest cardiac ablation procedure for AFib, pulsed-field ablation (PFA) to our community.

Call  425-316-5490 to request an appointment with our expert heart care team.

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PFA is a new option for patients who didn’t find success with other treatments that used heat or cold energy. This innovative technique uses pulsed electrical fields to selectively disable the abnormal heart cells causing arrythmias.

Our cardiac experts are PFA leaders because this procedure provides groundbreaking advantages for our patients:

  • Shorter treatment time. PFA takes about 30 minutes, compared to the four or five hours for standard ablations. The procedure is done with less anesthesia and most patients go home a few hours after the procedure.
  • Better efficacy. PFA is safer and more effective at stopping AFib because the procedure better isolates specific heart cells.
  • Faster recovery times. PFA doesn’t damage surrounding tissue, so patients recover more quickly.
  • Shorter scheduling times. Because the procedure is much shorter than standard ablations, we can schedule patients undergoing PFA more frequently.

Learn more about this innovative procedure.

Cardiac ablation can reduce arrhythmia symptoms, including:

  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Heart palpitations
  • Shortness of breath

With fewer or reduced symptoms, you can increase your physical activity and enjoy a better quality of life. Cardiac ablation can also help lessen your risk of stroke, heart attack or heart failure and potentially help you live longer.

We treat all types of arrhythmias with cardiac ablation, including:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
  • Bradycardia
  • Premature ventricular contractions (PVC)
  • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)
  • Ventricular tachycardia (VT)

Pulsed-Field Ablation: A New, Innovative Treatment for Arrythmias

Providence Everett Heart & Vascular Institute Care by the Numbers

55,000
Heart and Vascular Patients Treated Annually
1,500
Electrophysiology Procedures Performed Annually
600
Open Heart and Thoracic Procedures Performed Annually
150
TAVR Procedures Performed Annually
119+
Years Serving a Five-County Area With a Population of Over 1.3 Million

Patient Stories

Dr. Brevig is knowledgeable and professional. He answered all questions thoroughly without hesitation.
Providence Patient
Dr. Brevig is one of the best surgeons possible. He's professional, knowledgeable, caring and kind.
Providence Patient
This appointment with Dr. Brevig was a follow-up visit for the CABG surgery that Dr. Brevig had performed about a week before. I am extremely please with Dr. Brevig as a surgeon as well as a compassionate physician.
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Meet the Team

At Providence, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.

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