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Electrophysiology

Electrophysiology Electrophysiology, or EP, is the branch of cardiology that deals with the electrical system of the heart including rhythm disturbances, called arrhythmias. The normal electrical or conduction system includes a natural pacemaker called the SA (sinoatrial) node that sends impulses to the AV (atrioventricular node) which then distributes the electrical charge to the main [...]

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Stress Tests

Stress tests are screening tools to help detect heart disease. EKG monitoring is performed while you walk on a treadmill. The speed and incline of the treadmill increase every three minutes until you reach a maximum heart rate, become fatigued, develop symptoms, or have specific EKG changes. Nuclear stress tests, commonly performed as dual isotope [...]

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