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I will see electrophysiology as my cardiologist thought i had ectopic beats but my description is much closer to non sustained vt ,big difference?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ectopic beats can: come from the atria or the ventricle. Not sure which you mean. They carry different prognostic and diagnostic significance so there is a big difference. The EP will straighten this out.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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A member asked:

I will see electrophysiology as my cardiologist thought i had ectopic beats but my description is much closer to non sustained vt ,big difference?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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