Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Buffalo VA Medical Center
United States of America
Hiroko Beck is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, and focus and passion are in evaluating and managing cardiac arrhythmias and their associated symptoms such as palpitations and syncope. Her main clinical responsibilities include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for arrhythmias such as electrophysiologic studies, and ablation of arrhythmias such as atrial flutter, AF, SVT and ventricular tachycardia. Education and Training: Fellowship, electrophysiology, University at Maryland (2013), Fellowship, cardiovascular disease, University at Buffalo (2011), Internal Medicine resident, University at Buffalo (2008), MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD (2005), BS, Canisius College, Buffalo, NY (1999), BA, Sophia University, Toyko, Japan (1990). Professional Memberships: Fellow, American College of Cardiology (2017–present), Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society (2015–present), American Medical Association, Heart Rhythm Society. The goal of this research is to help physicians decide whether patients really need laser lead extraction or if the procedure could be avoided. He monitor closely my post-implant patients through the use of remote monitoring systems, and I am a strong advocate for appropriate reprogramming to accommodate the needs of patients with CIEDs.
Cardiology; Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology