What is electrophysiology?

Also known as: cardiac electrophysiology, intracardiac electrophysiology.

An electrophysiology study is a medical test that examines the heartbeat and the heart rhythm. The purpose is to identify and determine the possible type of abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) present.


Reviewed by: Sherrie Joy A Baysa, MD

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