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Electrophysiology (EP) Study
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Learn what an EP study and ablation are and how to prepare your child for each one.
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Learn what you can do at home to care for your child after an EP study and ablation.
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An electrophysiology study, or EP study, is a test to see if there is a problem with your heartbeat (heart rhythm) and to find out how to fix it. In this test, the doctor inserts one or more flexible tubes, called catheters, into a vein, typically in the groin or neck. Then he or she threads these catheters into the...