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electrophysiologic study |
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electrophysiologic study (EPS), an invasive electrodiagnostic or manometric procedure that uses electrode catheters to pace the heart and potentially induce arrhythmias. The test identifies defects in the heart conduction system and arrhythmias that are otherwise inapparent. It also is used to assess the effectiveness of antiarrhythmic drugs. electrophysiologic study Cardiac pacing An invasive study of the electrical behavior of the heart to diagnose and study arrhythmias How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We found that the EP study was not predictive until nine months or more and then remained predictive for two years, while the MTWA test was predictive as early as six months but was no longer predictive of outcomes by 12 months," Rosenbaum said. Reprocessing diagnostic EP catheters Co specially designed electrode instruments that transmit electrical impulses Co reduces the cost of an EP study by an average of $300 to $500. This will allow doctors to pre-plan the EP study, thereby having the potential to shorten the procedure time. |
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