Electrophysiologic studies in cardiac arrhythmia. When and why they are useful.
Electrophysiologic studies have contributed significantly to the improved understanding of cardiac arrhythmias. Whereas previously treatment of these arrhythmias was largely empirical, electrophysiologic studies have paved the way for a scientific approach to evaluation and management of the patient with a potentially life-threatening problem.
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Cardiology Section, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Fresno, CA 93703.
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D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D004562:Electrocardiography; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013575:Syncope / Q000175:diagnosis; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000175:diagnosis; D014927:Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis