Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Cardiac Arrhythmias

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An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm in the United States. It originates in the atria, the heart's two upper chambers, and increases the risk of a stroke. In patients with atrial fibrillation, the electrical signal that normally causes the heart’s atria to contract in an orderly fashion circles through the heart muscle in an uncoordinated manner, causing the upper chambers of the heart to quiver rapidly. Initially, medications may be used to treat atrial fibrillation, however some patients will be candidates for surgery, and your cardiologist and surgeon will discuss treatment options with you.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Cardiac Surgery

Our cardiac surgery team works with all of your providers, as well as you and your family, to treat heart issues that require surgical treatment.
Cardiac Surgery
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Cardiovascular Center

Our expert, multidisciplinary team offers a wide range of services to both treat and prevent cardiac diseases and conditions. From stents to smoking cessation, we can help you kee…
Cardiovascular Center
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Arrhythmia Center

The Arrhythmia Center diagnoses and treats all types of abnormal or irregular heart rhythms.
Arrhythmia Center