Ascension Seton Williamson expands cardiac program

Ascension Seton Williamson announced the expansion of its electrophysiology (EP) program, including expanded capabilities and services, advanced technology and a growing team of experienced providers and staff. The EP program will help serve the community through the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is largely underdiagnosed and undertreated in Williamson County, and puts patients at higher risk of stroke, heart failure and death. Early diagnosis and aggressive management of AFib, including stroke prevention, risk factor management and catheter ablation helps reduce these risks and offers for a better quality of life for patients.

The expansion features state-of-the-art technology, including a cardiac mapping system and intracardiac ultrasound which allow cardiac electrophysiologists at Ascension Seton Williamson to better target and treat AFib, and other arrhythmias with cardiac ablation, without the need for a fluoroscopy, limiting radiation exposure to patients and staff. Most patients are able to go home the same day, post cardiac ablation.

Drs. Thomas Kurian and Kris Heinzman, cardiac electrophysiologists at Ascension Seton Heart Institute, will lead the EP program at Ascension Seton Williamson. Ascension Seton Williamson plans to welcome a new EP doctor in the near future to help grow the EP program and provide care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Ascension Seton Williamson is working with the Ascension Seton Heart Institute EP team to build an AFib ablation program center of excellence in Williamson County, offering high quality care, close to home in the Round Rock area.

“We are committed to serving the residents of Williamson County and beyond with high quality care, including the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias,” said Dr. Kurian. “The expanded EP program offers advanced Arrhythmia and AFIB care close to home, eliminating the need to travel to Austin for similar cardiac care.”

Ascension Seton Williamson is prepared to safely treat patients

Ascension Seton Williamson is equipped to safely protect patients from potential exposure to COVID-19 while taking care of their healthcare. Separate intake and care areas, waiting room distancing, universal masking, staff screening, ongoing use of personal protective equipment, as well as extensive safety and sanitization protocols, are in place to ensure all patients are cared for in a protected environment. Ascension Seton continuously monitors guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and adjusts safety practices and safeguards accordingly.

Ascension Seton Williamson is located at 201 Seton Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78665.