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I see an ep for v-tach. ive had multiple ablations. i have high cholesterol as well. can they treat me for that or do i also need a regular cardiologist ? pcp said they wont treat it because of my v-tach and want my ep to handle it?

Q: i see an ep for v-tach. ive had multiple ablations. i have high cholesterol as well. can they treat me for that or do i also need a regular cardiologist ? pcp said they wont treat it because of my v-tach and want my ep to handle it?

: Discuss this with your EP doc; he or she can decide whether to treat you for this, or refer you to a general cardiologist.

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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Discuss this with your EP doc; he or she can decide whether to treat you for this, or refer you to a general cardiologist.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/18/2022

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A member asked:

I see an ep for v-tach. ive had multiple ablations. i have high cholesterol as well. can they treat me for that or do i also need a regular cardiologist ? pcp said they wont treat it because of my v-tach and want my ep to handle it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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