Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Activities

Heart can generate electrical stimuli to itself. The specialized cells which generate these are located in the sinus node within the right atrium. These specialized cells generate 50-100 impulses per minute provided that heart functions normally. After each impulse, electrical activity spreads to the rest of the heart with a specialized transmission system.

During the application of electrophysiology, thin catheters are inserted into heart chambers through vessels and records are kept from different points of the heart or impulses are given in order to generate abnormal rhythm. Although this may seem like a dangerous procedure, it is even worse if it occurs outside the hospital and it cause death. In the event that an abnormal rhythm is triggered or an abnormal route other than the normal impulse system of the heart is detected, this abnormal impulse can be eliminated through radiofrequency ablation method. Implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD) are opted for patients who are detected to have fatal arrhythmia while pacemaker is the method to be preferred for patients with severe slow heartbeat or momentarily stopping heart.

Approximately 150-200 Electrophysiology Studies (EPS) are conducted annually in the electrophysiological study laboratory located within cardiac catheterization laboratory. Furthermore, permanent pacemaker and implantable defibrillator, 3D electrical mapping, intracardiac defibrillation, RF ablation and cyroablation services are also provided in EPS laboratory.

Before you come to your appointment

The rules for coronary angiogram preparation shall apply.
As your physician will instruct you, you will need to stop using certain medication that you use starting from the time to be stated to you.