Electrophysiology Diagnostic Studies

Electrophysiology diagnostic studies can diagnose symptomatic and potentially life-threatening slow and fast heart rates.

The studies are performed by an electrophysiologist in an electrophysiology lab, which is similar to a cath lab. Thin tubes called electrode catheters are inserted into veins in the groin or neck area and threaded into the heart in order to study the heart's electrical system.

Measurements are taken of your normal electrical conduction, and then electrical impulses are applied to the heart to cause and then analyze a fast heart rate.