HCA Florida University Hospital First in the Nation to Use New Electrophysiology Technology for Advanced Cardiac Care

HCA Florida University Hospital Press Release

DAVIE, Fla. (May 30, 2024) – HCA Florida University Hospital has opened a new electrophysiology (EP) lab, designed to perform advanced procedures for patients suffering from abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmia) and other heart-related conditions.

According to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for 100 years. Strokes remain the fifth leading cause of death.

HCA Florida University Hospital is the first in the country to adopt new technology for its EP lab, allowing physicians to perform life-improving treatments with accuracy and effectiveness. The technology supports precise and predictable motion through its laser-guided positioning and provides stunning details regardless of patient size.

In addition to the new EP lab, the hospital also features a catheterization (cath) lab and an interventional radiology (IR) lab. The expansion allows for enhanced collaboration between the labs, ensuring comprehensive cardiac care. The recent expansions at HCA Florida University Hospital will help meet the growing patient demand, including an increasing number of complex, high-risk cases.

The first procedure in the new EP lab was successfully conducted on May 23, 2024, by cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Awais Humayun and the University Electrophysiology team.

“The opening of our EP Lab marks a significant milestone in the expansion of our cardiology services. In this new lab, our cardiologists will be able to perform a variety of diagnostic tests and procedures to treat heart conditions caused by abnormal heart rhythms. The procedures include the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, in addition to ablation procedures, among others. Patients who undergo cardiac ablation procedures often experience a significant reduction in arrhythmia episodes and symptoms, with many being able to return home the same day following their procedure. This is an exciting time for HCA Florida University Hospital, as our patients can now receive advanced cardiac electrophysiology care close to home and will not have to travel far to get these services,” said Dr. Veronica McCloskey, Chief Medical Officer at HCA Florida University Hospital.

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About HCA Florida University Hospital

HCA Florida University Hospital is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospital that partners with top clinical leaders and uses enhanced technology to deliver exceptional patient experiences. The comprehensive medical facility provides a full range of healthcare services to Davie, FL, and its surrounding communities, including 24/7 emergency care with board-certified emergency physicians, maternity, orthopedics, oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, imaging, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services. HCA Florida University Hospital features all-private patient rooms. It is located adjacent to the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Broward County. For more information on HCA Florida University Hospital, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com. 

About HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com. 

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