February 13, 2019
What is arrhythmia?
It is an irregular heartbeat, which means the heart is not following its normal rhythm of electrical impulses. They become more common as people age.
How is it treated?
Doctors at Corona Regional can test and treat your heart in the Electrophysiology Lab with a cardiac catheterization procedure. Once the catheter is positioned, your doctor can test the strength and health of your heart.
What is an electrophysiology (EP) study?
An EP study records the heart’s electrical activity using an electrode catheter. In addition, doctors are able to implant pacemakers, implantable loop recorders and implantable cardioverter defibrillator devices at the cath lab. Ablation is another treatment option where doctors use radiofrequency energy to target the heart tissue causing the irregularity.