Electrophysiology Study Complications

Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Electrophysiology Study complications.

Electrophysiology Study Risk Factors


Possible Complications

If you are planning to have an electrophysiology study, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Blot clot formation
  • Injuries to blood vessels or the heart
  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Heart attack

A person's risk level is very individual. It may relate to the specific arrhythmia suspected and any underlying medical conditions.


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Learn what Electrophysiology Study is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Electrophysiology Study
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Electrophysiology Study Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Electrophysiology Study Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Electrophysiology Study Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Electrophysiology Study
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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