Emerald Coast Heart & AFib

12/13/2025

Put on your yalmulka, here comes Hanukkah!
It’s so much fun-akkah to celebrate Hanukkah!

Happy Hanukkah from your favorite Cardiac Electrophysiology group! ✡️

11/27/2025

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Our office will reopen Monday, December 1st.

11/16/2025

❓❓Have you or a family member been told you may need a pacemaker or defibrillator? We are happy to help! 🩺

🔷A pacemaker prevents the heart rate from dropping too low.

🔷A defibrillator is a device that acts as a pacemaker if needed, but also has the ability to save patients from life-threatening heart rhythms.

⭐️ These devices are designed to ensure patients can return to normal daily activities without significant limitations.

11/10/2025

🫀Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) can increase the risk of stroke 5 times!
🧠 15-20% of ischemic strokes are related to Afib.
❤️Anticoagulants (blood thinners) are prescribed to significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
⚔️ Other options include left atrial appendage closure techniques (ex. Watchman).
🛑 Stop strokes before they occur and know your options.
ℹ️ Call (850)854-3278 for a consultation- Dr. Ian Weisberg and his team are ready to help!

10/31/2025

Trick or Treat, but don’t miss a heart beat! 🎃
Happy Halloween from Emerald Coast Heart & Afib! 👻

10/22/2025

💙Atrial fibrillation (Afib) can seem like an overwhelming diagnosis, but it’s the most common arrhythmia we treat.
🩵The earlier it’s treated, the more successful patients are with less chances of being admitted to the hospital with heart failure or symptoms associated with Afib like fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath.
💙Take a quick survey to see if ablation may be the right option for you.
🩵Call (850)854-3278 to schedule a consultation today.

https://www.yourheartyourrhythm.com/?utm_source=social

Why let the symptoms of AFib or the side effects of medications stand in the way? Catheter ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that may offer freedom from AFib medications.

10/19/2025

Most people have an episode of syncope (fainting) at some point in their life, this is a good basic table to identify dangerous causes and whichever group you are in, get evaluated.

Did you know that sometimes a faint is more than a faint? It may be a symptom of a heart condition that could lead to sudden death if untreated.

Sudden fainting with exercise or because of a startle needs to be checked out. Ask your doctor if you or your child could be at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. Diagnosis is often the difference between life and death.

Learn more at https://sads.org/get-involved/awareness/fainting/.

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10/16/2025

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness month! ❤️
Learn how to operate an AED (automated external defibrillator) and perform CPR!

🆘 Become familiar with AED instructions in the event you may need it. Most public places and large buildings have them available.
🆘 Don’t wait for an AED to begin CPR. If available, call for help and begin CPR immediately.
🆘 Bystander CPR significantly increases the chances of survival in out of hospital cardiac arrest.
🆘 CPR performed within 2 minutes of cardiac arrest is associated with the best outcomes.
🆘Take a local Basic Life Support/CPR class.

⚡️ Myth vs. Fact ⚡️

Myth: Waiting for emergency responders is enough when someone collapses from sudden cardiac arrest.

Fact: Every minute without CPR or defibrillation reduces a person’s chance of survival by 7–10%. Immediate action — calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED — can make the difference between life and death. ❤️

Learn the facts. Gain the skills. Save a life.

Keep following all month long for more facts, resources, and tips on how to be .

https://www.sca-aware.org/trainingweek

09/30/2025

As comes to a close, we encourage you to take care of your heart and your health year-around.

💙AFib (atrial fibrillation) is the most common heart rhythm disorder, affecting 1 in 4 adults over 40. If left untreated, it can raise the risk of stroke, heart failure and lower your quality of life. The good news: treatment options are available and early care makes all the difference.

At Emerald Coast Heart & AFib, Dr. Ian Weisberg provides advanced, patient-focused rhythm care including AFib evaluation, medication management, catheter ablation and Watchman procedures when appropriate.

📍 Convenient locations in and | 📞 Call 850.854.3278 to schedule an appointment today. 📣 Coming soon to !

Your heart rhythm deserves focused care and that's exactly what we provide.

09/25/2025

Did you know untreated can contribute to your AFib?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) happens when your airway collapses during sleep, causing pauses in breathing, oxygen drops and stress hormone surges that increase inflammation, all of which raise your risk for developing or worsening your heart health.

Signs you may have OSA:
😴 Loud, chronic snoring
😴 Excessive daytime fatigue
😴 Morning headaches
😴 High blood pressure

If any of these sound familiar, it's worth getting checked. Treating OSA is an important step in protecting your heart rhythm and overall health. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment. Your heart is our priority.

09/23/2025

So your doctor mentioned you need a , but what is it?

A pacemaker is a small device placed under the skin that helps regulate a slow or irregular heartbeat. It sends gentle electrical signals to keep your heart beating at a healthy rhythm, so you can feel more energetic and reduce symptoms like fatigue, dizziness or fainting. At Emerald Coast Heart & AFib, Dr. Ian Weisberg specializes in pacemaker implantation and ongoing heart rhythm care, helping your life get back to normal.

📍 Convenient locations in , , and
📞 Call 850.854.3278 to schedule a consultation, your heart is our priority.

09/18/2025

At Emerald Coast Heart & AFib, our treatment options are tailored to YOU! AFib treatment is not one-size-fits-all and there are multiple options, from medications to procedures.

Here is how we determine the best treatment plan for you:
💙 Catheter Ablation: If your goal is to stop AFib at its source.
💙 Antiarrhythmic Medications: If medications can help stabilize your rhythm.
💙 Medications OR Pacemaker: If controlling heart rate is the priority.
💙 Blood thinners or Watchman LAAC: If you're at a high risk of a stroke.

📞 850.854.3278 for an appointment in Crestview, Fort Walton Beach and Milton

For more information on treatment options, visit: https://emeraldcoastheart.com/services/afib-treatment-options/