What is EP catheter?
An electrophysiology (EP) study is a test performed to assess your heart’s electrical system or activity and is used to diagnose abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmia. The test is performed by inserting catheters and then wire electrodes, which measure electrical activity, through blood vessels that enter the heart.
What are EP products?
EP Portfolio Products
- Explore RHYTHMIA HDx.
- Access Device: Sheath.
- Accessories.
- Capital Equipment: Diagnostic.
- Capital Equipment: Mapping & Navigation.
- Capital Equipment: Therapy.
- Catheters: Ablation.
- Catheters: Diagnostic.
What is a quadripolar catheter?
Bipolar or quadripolar electrode catheters are used to record and pace from specific sites of interest within the atria or ventricles. These catheters come with a variety of preformed distal curve shapes and sizes (Fig. 4-1).
What is a Decapolar catheter?
The WEBSTER™ Decapolar Catheter is a dual-purpose diagnostic catheter designed for both atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter procedures. Allows electrode placement in both coronary sinus and right atrium for simultaneous electrogram reading.
How do EP catheters work?
During. During an EP study, long, thin tubes (catheters) are placed in three or more heart areas. A nurse or technician shaves any hair from the site where these catheters will be inserted, usually in the groin, and then numbs the area. The doctor inserts plastic tubes similar to large IVs (sheaths) into a blood vessel …
Is an EP study safe?
Yes, the electrophysiology (EP) study and catheter ablation procedure are considered safe. As with any procedure, there are potential risks. The risks will be explained by your doctor before the procedure is performed.
What sedation is used for EP study?
Propofol, which is the most frequent agent used both in GA and deep sedation, effects R-R interval, atrial electrical activity. In experimental studies, Propofol increases AF cycle length in right atrium, but has opposite effect on left atrium.
How does a steerable catheter turn the shaft?
This refers to the ability to turn or rotate the distal end of the catheter with like-for-like movement of the proximal section or catheter handle. It is achieved through strong torque transfer along the length of the shaft.
What are the benefits of Polaris X catheters?
POLARIS X Catheter handle has an ergonomic piston design to help reduce hand fatigue during long procedures. POLARIS X Steerable Diagnostic Catheter with a soft distal tip provides greater tip stability.
What should the curve of a catheter be?
Most curve angles range between 45 and 180 degrees depending on the application, but can be up to 270 or in some instances 360 degrees. Curve Diameter. This indicates the furthest distance the catheter moves from its straight axis as is it is being deflected.