An irregular heartbeat is more than an inconvenience. For many people, it means disrupted sleep, limited activity, and constant worry about when the next episode will hit. The good news is that heart rhythm disorders are among the most treatable conditions in cardiology, and getting real answers starts with seeing the right specialist.
Valley Heart & Rhythm is led by Menachem Wakslak, MD, a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist who has been caring for patients in Tarzana and the San Fernando Valley since 2012. He and his close-knit team operate on a single principle: seeing a person, not a patient.
What Is Cardiac Electrophysiology?
Cardiac electrophysiology is a cardiology subspecialty focused entirely on the heart’s electrical system. When that system misfires, it can cause arrhythmias, palpitations, dizziness, fainting, or a racing, fluttering heartbeat. An electrophysiologist has the advanced, specialized training to diagnose and treat these conditions with precision that general cardiology cannot match.
Cardiac Ablation for Arrhythmias
Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that targets and eliminates the tissue responsible for abnormal electrical signals in the heart. For many patients, it restores a normal rhythm and significantly reduces, or eliminates, the need for long-term medication.
Dr. Wakslak performs ablation for a wide range of rhythm disorders, including:
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
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Other complex arrhythmias
He uses both radiofrequency and pulsed-field ablation and offers fluoroless catheter ablation to reduce radiation exposure during the procedure.
Cardiac Electrophysiology Studies
A cardiac electrophysiology (EP) study is a diagnostic procedure that maps your heart’s electrical activity in precise detail. It is often the clearest way to identify why arrhythmias occur and gives Dr. Wakslak the information needed to recommend the most appropriate treatment for you.
During an EP study, thin, flexible catheters are guided to the heart to record electrical signals and, when needed, safely reproduce the arrhythmia in a controlled setting. The results determine whether ablation, medication, or a cardiac device is the right path forward.
Cardioversion
Cardioversion is a procedure used to restore a normal heart rhythm when the heart has slipped into an abnormal pattern, most commonly AFib or atrial flutter. Depending on your situation, it can be performed electrically or with medication.
For many patients, cardioversion is one part of a broader rhythm management strategy. Dr. Wakslak will talk through your options honestly and help you understand how cardioversion fits, or does not fit, your specific picture.
Why Choose Valley Heart & Rhythm for Electrophysiology & Ablation in Tarzana, CA?
Valley Heart & Rhythm was built as the opposite of assembly-line medicine. This is a small, intentionally personal practice where Dr. Wakslak is involved in every clinical decision, from the first conversation to the final follow-up. There are no handoffs to unfamiliar providers, no layers between you and the physician who knows your full story.
Dr. Wakslak completed his cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center and has practiced in the San Fernando Valley for over a decade. He performs the full scope of EP procedures using current techniques, including pulsed field ablation and 3D electroanatomic mapping. At Valley Heart & Rhythm, technology enhances care. It does not replace the relationship.
Heart Rhythm Care That Starts With You in Tarzana, CA
If you have been living with an irregular heartbeat, unexplained palpitations, fainting, or a recent diagnosis of AFib or another arrhythmia, Dr. Wakslak and his team are ready to help you understand your options and make a confident, informed decision about your care.
Call (818) 724-8000 to schedule a consultation at Valley Heart & Rhythm in Tarzana, CA.
