Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are tests done to understand the nature of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
A simple diagnostic EP study is potentially free of fatal risks however risks may occur that necessitate specific intervention and includes:
A simple diagnostic EPS usually last less than an hour, however, if this is associated with radio-frequency ablation to destroy the abnormal electrical connections by a spot welding type technique (as is often the case) it can take even up to 4 hours.
EPS is often followed by a definitive procedure such as Radiofrequency ablation at the same sitting. If you were advised only diagnostic EP studies, then I will discuss results of the test immediately and give you a detailed report along with my recommended treatment.
You may feel a bit tired and drowsy from the effects of medications given during the study.
You are likely to stay overnight to ensure no adverse complications have occurred from the procedure but increasingly patients are sent home the same day. If the procedure was done for non-serious heart conditions and you did not have an ablation, it is reasonable to expect to get hioem the same day but you need to be aware to watch for the following
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