Abstract:Cardiac arrhythmias are a common cause of patient morbidity and mortality. Modern electrophysiology (EP) procedures, including placement of permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators and catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, have been shown to reduce mortality and improve quality of life and symptoms. These procedures can also reduce the need for antiarrhythmic medications and hence reduce side effects related to these medicines. The procedures performed in the EP laboratory can be pr… Show more
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