Eric N Prystowsky, MDCardiology in Indianapolis, IN

Eric N. Prystowsky, MD, is a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is the Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service. He delivers non-surgical treatments to correct arrhythmias, irregular heart rhythms, and help prevent stroke. He specializes in managing atrial fibrillation (AFib). Dr. Prystowsky starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Dr. Prystowsky works with you to create a personalized care plan for your needs. Our cardiovascular specialists are part of an integrated, national network of heart care, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions.

Whether you have new symptoms or want to talk to a heart doctor about a heart rhythm diagnosis, Dr. Prystowsky is here for you. He has a special interest in managing AFib, and diagnosing and treating all types of heart rhythm disorders. He will coordinate with his team to provide you with minimally invasive cardiac ablation procedures, to help restore a normal heartbeat or to implant a device to protect against strokes. . And you'll have an entire heart care team dedicated to your physical and emotional health needs. Dr. Prystowsky has a subspecialty certification in Cardiology and Clinical Electrophysiology. When not caring for patients, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and traveling.

Dr. Prystowsky also participates in clinical research studies: in particular those involved in the treatment of AFib and prevention of sudden death. He is a member and Fellow of the Heart rhythm Society, American College of Cardiology, and American Heart Association. In addition to co-authoring two textbooks, Cardiac Arrhythmias: An Integrated Approach for the Clinician; and Clinical Electrophysiology Review. Dr. Prystowsky has also authored more than 770 publications concerning cardiac arrhythmias. Recently, he has developed a patient-centric teaching video on AFib that is available to patients world-wide and it has been viewed by thousands. He was the Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology for 15 years and is also on the editorial board of 9 journals. Additionally, he was past Chairman of the American Heart Association's Committee on Electrocardiography and Electrophysiology, past president of the Heart Rhythm Society, and past Chairman of the Test Writing Committee for Clinical Electrophysiology for the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prystowsky was given the Distinguished Alumni Award from Pennsylvania State University in 2007 and the Distinguished Physician Award from St. Vincent Hospital in 2014. He has received the Distinguished Teacher Award and Pioneer in Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Award from the Heart Rhythm Society. He is also a Consulting Professor of Medicine at Duke University Medical Center