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An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a special catheterization test
that is used to determine the location and cause of an abnormal heart
rhythm and determine the best course of treatment. This test involves
inserting electrode catheters into a peripheral artery and threading
into the heart to study the heart’s electrical arrhythmias. The
electrodes record the heart’s electrical signals and measure the
electrical pathways of the heart. The doctor will attempt to reproduce
the arrhythmia to define the exact location and type of arrhythmia, as
well as to evaluate the effectiveness of medication or other treatments
in controlling the arrhythmia.
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