Cardiac Electrophysiologic Studies

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Cardiology

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The cardiac electrophysiology laboratories at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offer the most advanced diagnostic tools for diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias. Through early detection and treatment, severe arrhythmias can be diagnosed and treated, with the goal of relieving symptoms and preventing the common causes of sudden cardiac death.

NewYork-Presbyterian offers advanced electrophysiologic diagnostic testing for arrhythmias. These electrophysiologic studies can be used to determine the part of the heart that is causing the abnormal rhythm, and which treatments work best to return that rhythm to normal. The test involves placing temporary electrode catheters into blood vessels, typically in the groin, then guiding them into the heart. The electrodes are used to evaluate the electrical system of the heart. The electrodes can also be used to deliver small electrical impulses to the heart, which may trigger an arrhythmia, enabling your physician to evaluate the heart's conduction system under controlled conditions. Such studies help physicians to determine where the arrhythmias originate and provide an important guide for establishing the best course of treatment.