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Can i walk a few hours after an ep study/ablation?

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Dr. Carisa Hines answered

Specializes in Palliative Care

Post procedure: I recommend that you follow the hospital/ physician guidelines on when it is safe to ambulated after this procedure.

Answered 6/16/2016

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