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Does an ep study/ablation expose the patient to an excessive amount of radiation?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

No.: In fact many of the EP procedures we perform involve NO exposure to radiation at all. We use electromagnetic mapping and catheter manipulation rather than Radiation for catheter manipulation and positioning.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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