Electrophysiology (EP) procedures are crucial in diagnosing and treating various heart rhythm disorders. They involve a doctor placing thin catheters into the heart to assess its electrical activity.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a standard, painless test conducted in a doctor’s office that uses electrodes to record your heart’s activity and detect any irregularities in your heartbeat. Various ...
CHICAGO -- A heart-monitoring procedure used more than a million times a year during major operations appears to serve no benefit and may actually raise the risk of heart attacks, a study has found.