Electrophysiology (EP) studies measure the electrical activity of the heart to determine the source of an arrhythmia, a heart rhythm abnormality that may indicate a serious problem and can lead to heart disease, stroke or even death. An arrhythmia may be suspected when a physician hears a fast or irregular heartbeat while listening to the heart with a stethoscope.
EP results help doctors diagnose a patient’s type of arrhythmia to determine the best course of treatment, which might include medications, a pacemaker, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), cardiac ablation or surgery.
The specially trained cardiac electrophysiologists affiliated with Memorial Hermann provide a full scope of EP diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including inserting pacemakers and performing ablations, to evaluate and manage all types of arrhythmias.
If you have questions regarding the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, our cardiologists, or treatment facilities, please use our contact form below or call (713) 222-2273 for more information.
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