William Ben Johnson M.D.
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
411 Laurel St Suite A250 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. William Johnson is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Johnson performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A new solution for the removal of the smear layer.
- Optimizing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator treatment of rapid ventricular tachycardia: antitachycardia pacing therapy during charging.
- Effects of raw material and rotational speed on the cyclic fatigue of ProFile Vortex rotary instruments.
- Magnetic resonance imaging in patients with a pacemaker system designed for the magnetic resonance environment.
- Effect of insulation material in aging pacing leads: comparison of impedance and other electricals: time-dependent pacemaker insulation changes.
- A new methodology for atrial flutter ablation by direct visualization of cavotricuspid conduction with voltage gradient mapping: a comparison to standard techniques.
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