A person’s heart rate plays a key role in determining the amount of oxygenated blood that flows to the body’s vital organs. The heart has its own electrical conduction system that facilitates all cardiac motion. Any disturbance to this conduction system can lead to altered heart rhythms and rates and subsequent serious health risks.

Electrophysiology is the study of the heart’s conduction system. Through electrophysiology studies (EP studies) specialized physicians can identify the cause of rhythm disturbances and provide an array of treatment interventions to correct the conduction issue. 

There is a growing amount of knowledge being obtained as we further investigate the complexity of the heart’s conduction system. Through research new and improved ways to treat these significant rhythm disturbances is occurring. Some current areas of research include studies involving heart failure and new pacing techniques.    

Current Research Studies:

Previous Research Studies:
BLOCK HF
COMPANION
DAVID
DETECT SVT
LIFE
Promise
Reflex
SAVE PACe
Sleep Function Study
T-Wave Alterans
TRENDS
XL-ECG 


Meet the Electrophysiology Research Team

Investigators:	Adrian Almquist, MD, FACC
	Charles Gornick, MD, FACC
	Morrison Hodges, MD, FACC, FAHA
	William Katsiyiannis, MD Daniel Melby, MD
	Chuen Tang, MD, FACC
Coordinators:	Karen Meyer, RN, CCRC