Intermountain Health is taking proactive steps to tackle the growing silent epidemic of arrhythmias across the state. As heart rhythm disorders affect a record number of Americans, Intermountain Health is expanding its specialized electrophysiology services and cardiovascular specialists to identify and treat arrhythmias more effectively than ever before. Heart rhythm disorders, or arrhythmias, occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't function properly, causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. According to the American Heart Association's 2025 statistics, cardiovascular disease affects nearly 128 million adults in the United States, with atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, affecting more than 37.5 million people worldwide. AFib is the most common arrhythmia. Experts predict AFib cases will increase by more than 60% by 2050. Intermountain Health is adding heart services across the state to combat this 'silent epidemic', including heart specialists in Central Utah, Utah County, Salt Lake County, Davis County, Weber County, Washington County, and Cache County. This expansion aims to improve access to care for patients. Many people live with heart rhythm disorders without knowing the risk they face for stroke or heart failure. Understanding the signs of an arrhythmia can be lifesaving. While some heart rhythm issues are harmless, others are critical indicators of underlying disease. Signs and symptoms to watch for include palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and syncope. Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive spectrum of care, from lifestyle management to the latest surgical innovations. Treatment options include medical management, ablation therapy, and innovative device implants. Intermountain Health makes accessing specialized heart care simple through its network of heart rhythm specialists located across the Mountain West. Patients can often be seen quickly in a location near them to address heart rhythm issues. For more information on heart rhythm services at a nearby Intermountain Health hospital, or to find a specialist near you, visit https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/heart-vascular-care/heart-rhythm. Remember, if you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
