Mark Richards, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Dr. Mark Richards is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Coeur d'Alene, ID with special training and skill in detecting and addressing heart rhythm disorders. As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Mark Richards, MD performs invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology is the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of arrhythmias. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists include atrial flutter, bradycardia, ventricular fibrillation, long QT syndrome, and sudden cardiac arrest. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologists include electrocardiograms, stress tests, blood tests, anticoagulant medications, catheter ablation, and pacemaker implantation.

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Cardiovascular Disease Doctor

Dr. Mark Richards is a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor in Coeur d'Alene, ID with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels. As a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor, Mark Richards, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.