Cardiac Electrophysiology       

Cardiac Electrophysiology is a highly specialized field of cardiology focusing on the heart’s electrical conduction system and cardiac rhythm abnormalities. The electrophysiology specialists of Arrhythmia Management diagnose and treat adult patients with a variety of rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias) utilizing the latest techniques and medical technology; these can range from a simple electrocardiogram to cardiac electrophysiology study.

During an electrophysiology study (EPS), the electrophysiologist may induce an arrhythmic event to collect specialized data about the electrical activation of the heart. An EP study provides detailed information about cardiac arrhythmias. This information is invaluable in identifying specific areas of the heart that promote or generate abnormal electrical impulses leading to arrhythmia formation.  This information is then used to treat the arrhythmia often with catheter ablation, a procedure designed to modify cardiac tissue preventing some types of rhythm disturbances.

Electrophysiology Training

An electrophysiologist is one of the most highly trained and specialized physician there is. Typically most EP physicians complete medical school after undergraduate training (4 to 6 years), followed by an internship and residency in Internal Medicine (1 year and 3-4 years respectively), followed by a fellowship in Cardiology (3 years) and then Cardiac Electrophysiology (1-2 years).  The total training period after high school graduation is typically 14 - 16 years.  The American Board of Internal Medicine requires separate Board Certification exams in Cardiology and  Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, with recertification of each every 10 years.

Heart Rhythm Society

The electrophysiologists of Arrhythmia Management are members of the Heart Rhythm Society.  Please visit the HRS Website for comprehensive information about cardiac arrhythmias.