Electrophysiology Diagnostic Procedures

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center offers a range of advanced electrophysiology diagnostic procedures as part of our comprehensive cardiac care services.

Procedures:

• Arrhythmia Surveillance Program
• Electrophysiology Study
• Tilt Table Testing
• CARTO 3-D Mapping (EP 3-D Mapping)
• Electrophysiology Studies

Arrhythmia Surveillance Program

This service provides and clinic monitoring of Electrocardiogram rhythm strips in patients with transient cardiac-related symptoms. This small monitor is worn conveniently by the patient for approximately 30 days and has the capabilities of “capturing” events while they are happening. These events are in turn forwarded to the cardiologist for review. Diagnosis and treatment options can then be provided to the patient.

Tilt Table Testing

This non-invasive diagnostic technique is used to assess patients who may have orthostatic hypotension, neurally mediated syncope, or fainting. During the test, patients are strapped to a specially made table that can be tilted at various angles. This is used to determine how the body reacts to postural changes, changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and symptoms are tracked. This helps diagnose disorders linked to blood pressure regulation and fainting episodes.

CARTO 3-D Mapping (EP 3-D Mapping)

Previously referred to as CARTO 3-D Mapping, EP 3-D Mapping is a sophisticated imaging technique that is utilized to produce intricate three-dimensional maps of the heart's electrical activity during electrophysiology procedures. EP 3-D Mapping helps our electrophysiologists identify abnormal electrical signals, direct catheter-based interventions, and enhance procedural accuracy and outcomes by accurately mapping the structure and electrical pathways of the heart.

Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

An EP Study is the monitoring and recording of the electrical activity the heart. This test is used to help find out the cause of your rhythm disturbance and the best treatment option for you. During the test, the doctor may safely reproduce your arrhythmia to diagnose your specific type and locate the site of origin of the abnormal heart rhythm.

In most cases, EP testing and the Radio-frequency therapy performed during the same setting can cure the arrhythmia. The procedure takes approximately two to four hours to complete.