Electrophysiology (EP) studies examine the heart's electrical activity
by producing and monitoring the signals that control the timing of the
heartbeats. During an EP study, your cardiologist creates a very detailed
map of how these signals move between each heartbeat to help determine
the cause of irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias. Several different
tests can be done during an EP study to measure the electrical signals
at different areas in the heart, send signals that cause the heart to
beat faster or slower, give medicines to see how they affect the heartbeat
rhythm, and map the heart.
Cardioversion
Cardioversion uses quick, low-energy shocks to the heart restoring a regular
heart rhythm and correcting a heartbeat that's too fast or abnormal. It
treats some types of irregular heartbeats such as atrial fibrillation.
Cardioversion is sometimes done with medications.
Ablation
Cardiac ablation is an invasive procedure that creates scars to stop the
electrical impulses that cause irregular heart rhythms. It may be used
to manage abnormal heart rhythms that don’t respond to medication.
Catheters are inserted through blood vessels to reach your heart. Heat
(radiofrequency ablation), cold (cryoablation) or short bursts of energy
(pulsed field) are used to create scars in areas where the arrhythmia
starts. These scars help block abnormal electrical impulses and prevent
abnormal rhythms like atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia
Implantable devices
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Implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)
ICDs detect the rhythm of the heart and deliver electrical shocks to correct
the heart’s rhythms when needed. It is a small, battery-powered
device placed under the skin that monitors your heart rate and sends an
tiny electrical shock to your heart if it detects an abnormal or very
fast rhythm.
Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small battery-powered device that sends electrical impulses
to your heart to help control your heartbeat, so your heart pumps correctly.
A traditional pacemaker is connected to your heart by one or more wires.
It’s usually implanted under the skin, just under the collarbone.
Pacemakers work only when needed and go on when your heartbeat is too
slow, too fast or irregular.
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