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Electrophysiology Study
Why It Is Done
An electrophysiology study is used to:
- Identify heart rhythm problems.
- See how well heart rhythm medicines work for you.
- Check your heart before you have a Reference pacemaker Opens New Window or an Reference ICD Opens New Window (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) implanted.
- Treat certain problems with catheter ablation.
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