Electrophysiology studies, performed in the cardiac cath lab, are used to assess and diagnose abnormal heart rhythms and rates. One or more than one specialized EP catheters is introduced into the heart. While there, the catheter sends small electrical impulses to the heart. Depending on how the heart responds to these electrical impulses, EP catheters […]
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Electrocardiograms
An electrocardiogram, also known as EKG or ECG, records your heart’s electrical activity. This offers healthcare providers information regarding your heart’s rhythm and rate, as well as diagnosing a range of heart conditions. Sensing electrodes, small adhesive patches with wires connected to a monitor, are placed on your skin in the chest, arm, and leg […]