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We often use electrophysiology (EP) studies to understand abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias.
EP studies measure the electrical activity in your heart so we can determine the origin of the arrhythmia.
At the Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute, we perform more than 2,000 electrophysiology studies each year. Our doctors are some of southeast and south central Michigan’s top experts at pinpointing what causes arrhythmias.
With locations throughout the region, you can get an EP study often within the same week that you get in touch with us.
An EP study involves a doctor guiding wires to your heart with the help of X-ray imaging. These wires, or electrodes, measure the heart’s electrical signals, part of our comprehensive and accurate diagnostic testing. We also use EP studies at the beginning of ablation therapy so we know exactly where to treat.
An EP study allows us to:
During an EP study, we use 3D imaging to create a real-time picture of the inside of your heart.
These images create a color map, which shows us the location of the arrhythmia and what treatment you may need.
Here’s what to expect during an EP study:
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