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Electrophysiology (EP)

An electrophysiology test at UMC

This is a specialty field within cardiology that studies the mechanism(s) and treatment of heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). An electrophysiologist is a cardiologist with additional training and expertise in the diagnosis and therapy of arrhythmias.

In general, treatment options for heart rhythm disorders may consist of medication, catheter ablation, placement of a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).

Atrial fibrillation is a particular heart rhythm disorder that affects many people as they get older.

See UMC Cardiac Arrhythmia Program brochure (pdf).

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