Electrophysiology Study

Electrophysiology services diagnose areas of the heart's electrical system that may be causing abnormal heart rhythms. Specially trained cardiologists treat disorders ranging from minor arrhythmias to severe, life-threatening disorders.

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Our heartbeats are powered by electricity, and sometimes the heart develops a short circuit caused by genetics, age and/or lifestyle. When that happens, your doctor may order an electrophysiology study to help determine the cause of the arrhythmias, the site of the issue, and the best treatment options.

During the study, an electrophysiologist - a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms - will numb an area in the groin and thread several tubes from the groin to the heart. The catheters can sense electrical activity and evaluate the heart's electrical system, recording the activity and the electrical pathways of the heart.

Electrophysiology treatments may include:

Cardiac ablation to block abnormal electrical pathways of the heart where rhythm disturbances begin
Implantable defibrillator (ICD) insertion to deliver electrical impulses and restore a normal heart rhythm
Pacemaker insertion to maintain a normal heart rhythm

The interventional cardiologists of Franciscan Health combine their expertise with the most advanced technology to treat heart rhythm abnormalities that were once considered incurable.

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