Cardiac Electrophysiology at Mission Heritage Medical Group

Electrophysiologic (EP) testing provokes known but infrequent arrhythmias. Using local anesthesia, temporary electrode catheters are positioned in the heart’s atria and/or ventricles and at strategic locations along the conduction system. Our Mission Heritage Medical Group experts record cardiac electrical signals and “map” the spread of electrical impulses during each heartbeat. This shows where the heart blocks it. Most significantly, it also triggers latent tachycardia or bradycardia. Induced tachycardias can usually be stopped by rapid pacing via the electrode catheters. Being able to "turn on" and "turn off" tachycardias during electrophysiologic studies allows antiarrhythmic drugs to be tested quickly for effectiveness. This can be done during a single study using intravenous therapy or during short follow-up studies with oral medication. Electrophysiologic testing has been performed safely worldwide; complications only rarely occur.

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Mission Viejo - Cardiology, Suite 120

Mission Viejo - Cardiology, Suite 120

Address
26800 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Suite 120
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hours

Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Mission Viejo - Nuclear Cardiology Diagnostics

Mission Viejo - Nuclear Cardiology Diagnostics

Address
26800 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Suite 105
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hours

Mon - Fri: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Mission Viejo - Vascular Department

Mission Viejo - Vascular Department

Address
26800 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Suite 105
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hours

Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Mission Viejo - Vein Center

Mission Viejo - Vein Center

Address
26800 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Suite 120
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hours

Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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