Why is an electrophysiology (EP) study a good test for my child?

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Nutrition & Dietetics

Compared with other tests, the electrophysiology (EP) study provides better information about the electrical system of your child's heart. It can help your child's doctor accurately diagnose the cause of a heart rhythm problem, find its source, and test medications to treat it.

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In the past, most doctors performed heart catheterizations through an artery in the groin. However, ...

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Prior to your radial artery catheterization procedure (cardiac catheterization performed through...

What Should I Ask My Doctor about Heart Disease?

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Heart Disease Diagnosis

To diagnose heart disease, your healthcare provider will conduct a physical and go over your personal and family medical history. To make an accurate diagnosis, he or she may also order blood work, a stress test, electrocardiogram and computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess the heart’s structure and function.

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