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Electrophysiology study
Medical test to record electrical activity within the heart / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A cardiac electrophysiology study (EP test or EP study) is a minimally invasive procedure using catheters introduced through a vein or artery to record electrical activity from within the heart.[1] This electrical activity is recorded when the heart is in a normal rhythm (sinus rhythm) to assess the conduction system of the heart and to look for additional electrical connections (accessory pathways), and during any abnormal heart rhythms that can be induced.[2] EP studies are used to investigate the cause, location of origin, and best treatment for various abnormal heart rhythms, and are often followed by a catheter ablation during the same procedure.[3]
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Synonyms | Electrophysiological study, EP study |
Purpose | Diagnose abnormal heart rhythms |
Test of | Electrical activity within the heart |