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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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| Although this is not unique to EP, many EP studies are designed in a manner to virtually guarantee support for their hypotheses. nbsp;and temporary pacing associated with EP studies. S which conduct approximately 100,000 ventricular EP studies per year. |
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